Description
Learn how to make delicious Chicken Gyros at home with this easy recipe. Marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served on warm pita bread with refreshing tzatziki sauce and crisp veggies.
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet. Cook marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest, then slice into strips.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita breads, spread tzatziki sauce, top with chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- Pair with fries or a Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
