Chicken Gyro
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5.0
96 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
550 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
Chicken Gyro
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Simple stovetop Chicken Gyro recipe. Made with chicken thighs that have been marinated in and served with tzatziki sauce in a pita!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Tzatziki
- 1 Persian cucumber
- ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- ½ lemon zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- Greek-style pita bread
- Tomato slices
- Red Onions
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and pound the chicken to ensure they are equal in thickness. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika in a bowl. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the tzatziki, peel the cucumber and grate with the larger blades of a cheese grater. Drain any liquid from the cucumber and transfer to a small bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice and olive oil and stir to combine until creamy. Fold in the chopped dill and season with salt.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the skillet and allow it to cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade.
- Remove chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve in a pita with vegetables and tzatziki sauce, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: I recommend storing the chicken, sauce, and any toppings separately in airtight containers. They will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge this way! The chicken can be reheated in a skillet on low heat or in the microwave.
- Make Ahead Tips: You can make the marinade up to a week in advance, and you can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours in advance.
- The label is for 1 pita with chicken and sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1gyro
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
974mg
(41%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1gyro | |
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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96 reviews
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