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Chicken Gyros Recipe

Chicken Gyros Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chicken Gyros are a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring flavorful marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread.


Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or use regular)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 inch piece of an English cucumber, peeled and finely diced

Additional Ingredients:

  • 6 pitas, or flatbreads
  • 1 small romaine heart, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 of an English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Tzatziki sauce: Combine yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir in diced cucumber and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
  2. Chicken Marinade: Add chicken to a large bowl or ziplock bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Stir well to coat and marinate for 1-4 hours.
  3. Grill: Heat grill to medium and oil the grates. Remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess sauce drip off. Grill chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest before chopping into bite-size pieces.
  4. Assemble Gyros: Toast or warm your pitas. Layer with a big scoop of chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and tzatziki.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Chicken Gyros, Mediterranean, Grilled Chicken, Tzatziki Sauce, Pita Bread