Chicken Gyros

Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 4 pita bread rounds; 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade); 2 Roma tomato, thinly sliced; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Juicy marinated chicken thighs seasoned with classic Greek spices, served in warm pita bread with creamy tzatziki, fresh tomato, and red onion.

35 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

GreekLunchGrill and StovetopHigh ProteinPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
4 pita bread rounds
1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the marinade.
2

Add 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
3

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4

Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
5

Warm 4 pita bread rounds in a dry skillet or directly on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
6

Spread 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade) over each warm pita. Top with sliced chicken, 2 thinly sliced Roma tomato, and 1/2 small thinly sliced red onion. Fold and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Gyros gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 pita bread rounds. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Chicken Gyros ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Chicken Gyros?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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