Chicken Gyros
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5.0
975 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chicken Gyros
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Our Greek-inspired Chicken Gyros recipe is so satisfying and addicting! It has juicy marinated chicken on a warm pita, topped with lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and easy tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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
For Serving:
- 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 a English cucumber , thinly sliced
- crumbled Feta cheese , optional
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assemble Gyros: Toast or warm your pitas. Layer with a big scoop of chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and tzatziki.
Notes
- Chicken: I like to buy chicken breast filets, or if the chicken breasts are really thick you can slice them in half, lengthwise (called "butterfly") to make two thinner pieces.
- Make Ahead Instructions: The tzatziki sauce and marinade can be mixed and stored in separate airtight containers for up to 2-3 days in advance. Chop the onion, cucumber, tomato and romaine a few hours in advance to make dinner go even quicker.
- Freezing Instructions: Place raw chicken (preferred method) in marinade in an airtight freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cook according to recipe. Leftover cooked chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
883mg
(37%)
Potassium
924mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1009IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 924mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1009IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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