Description
This Chicken Gyro recipe features marinated chicken thighs seasoned with Mediterranean spices, served with fresh lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, and optional tzatziki in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
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For The Chicken:
- 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 – 1 tsp red pepper flake
- 6 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs or 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
For serving:
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- 4 large Pita flatbreads (optional)
- Tzatziki (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Assemble Gyros: Slice chicken and place on pita bread with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add sliced cucumbers or olives for extra flavor.
- You can use store-bought tzatziki for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg