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Grilled Chicken Gyro

This grilled chicken gyro recipe is so easy to make and meal prep. It's fresh, well-rounded and healthy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 gyros
Calories: 711 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe of grilled chicken skewers
  • 1-2 cups cooked french fries of choice
  • fries garnish: olive oil, salt, dried oregano, pepper and garlic powder
  • 2 pitas
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup thinly chopped romaine lettuce
  • tzatziki for serving

Instructions

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  1. Make the chicken according to the recipe instructions.
  2. While the chicken is marinating you can prep the rest of your ingredients (cook the fries; chop tomatoes and onions; thinly slice lettuce).
  3. When the fries are done cooking, toss with a drizzle of olive oil and big pinches of garlic powder, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Set aside.
  4. Cook the chicken according to chicken skewer recipe.
  5. When all ingredients are prepped, assemble the gyros. Use the pitas fresh to toast briefly in a pan with a bit of butter or olive oil. Then fill the pitas with: tzatziki, fries, chicken, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and feta cheese. Wrap the pita up by folding in half and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chicken recipe marinade can be found here
  • These gyros are delicious on their own but you could also pair them with our Simple Homemade Greek Salad
  • Want to make your own tzatziki, use our delicious recipe for Easy Authentic Tzatziki Recipe

Nutrition Information

Calories 711kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 73.2g (24%) Protein 39.1g (78%) Fat 29.7g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g Monounsaturated Fat 14.2g Cholesterol 82.3mg (27%) Sodium 2091.7mg (87%) Fiber 8.9g (36%) Sugar 9.6g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2gyros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 711

% Daily Value*

Calories 711kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 73.2g 24%
Protein 39.1g 78%
Fat 29.7g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g 42%
Monounsaturated Fat 14.2g 71%
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27%
Sodium 2091.7mg 87%
Fiber 8.9g 36%
Sugar 9.6g 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.