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

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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.

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What is Chicken Gyros?

Juicy marinated chicken thighs seasoned with classic Greek spices, served in warm pita bread with creamy tzatziki, fresh tomato, and red onion. This reference files it under Greek lunch: cooked on the grill and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Chicken Gyros reach?

For Chicken Gyros, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Chicken Gyros?

Step 4 reads: "Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 4 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Chicken Gyros?

The entry for Chicken Gyros calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Gyros?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Gyros uses 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs.

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