Chicken Gyro
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Chicken Gyro
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Create a healthy meal with all the flavors of Greece by making this fresh, handheld Chicken Gyro.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pita breads
- 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 to 2 tomatoes sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- fresh lettuce chopped
- crumbled Feta cheese optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasonings and chill until ready to use.
- Warm the pita breads, then add slices of chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, slices of tomato, and red onion. Sprinkle on optional feta cheese. Fold and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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