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Chicken Gyros

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Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki, this Chicken Gyros recipe is Mediterranean flavor made easy.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts

3 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Soft pita bread or flatbreads

Sliced red onions

Diced tomatoes

Chopped cucumber

Fresh parsley

Tzatziki sauce

Instructions

1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, and spices in a bowl.

2. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. Grill or pan-cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked.

4. Let the chicken rest, then slice thinly.

5. Warm pita bread slightly in a pan or oven.

6. Assemble by layering chicken, veggies, and tzatziki into each pita.

7. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges.

Notes

Marinating overnight boosts flavor even more.

Use thighs for juicier, more tender chicken.

Swap pita for rice to make a Chicken Gyros bowl.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg