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Chicken Gyros

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  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.

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

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

% 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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