Description
Learn how to make delicious Greek Chicken Gyros at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce – a Mediterranean delight!
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Additional Gyro Ingredients:
- 8 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dill (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, red onion, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble Gyros: Slice chicken, warm pita bread, place chicken on pita, add tzatziki sauce, and additional toppings. Roll up and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or use grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Gyro Recipe, Tzatziki Sauce, Mediterranean Cuisine
