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chicken gyros

Chicken Gyros

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Marinated chicken grilled until charred and juicy, wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and tangy tzatziki sauce. Authentic Greek street food at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 gyros
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Or breasts
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice About 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 pita breads Warmed
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt For tzatziki
  • 1 cucumber, grated and drained For tzatziki
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For tzatziki
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped For tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For tzatziki
  • ¼ teaspoon salt For tzatziki

Equipment

  • 1 grill or large skillet For cooking chicken
  • 2 Large bowl For marinating
  • 1 Whisk For marinade
  • 1 Grater For cucumber
  • 1 meat thermometer For temp check

Method
 

  1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in large bowl, add chicken and toss to coat, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. While chicken marinates, grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid, mix with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt, refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Heat grill or large skillet over high heat, remove chicken from marinade and grill 5 to 7 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Let cooked chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips against the grain.
  5. Warm pita bread in dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
  6. Spread tzatziki on warm pita, add sliced chicken, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cucumbers, and feta, fold pita around filling and serve immediately.
    assembling chicken gyros in warm pita

Nutrition

Serving: 295gCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 18mg

Notes

Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours. Use high heat for charring. Let chicken rest before slicing. Drain grated cucumber well for tzatziki. Warm pita before assembling. Serve immediately for best texture.

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