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Chicken Gyros

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Chicken Gyros are a flavorful Greek-inspired dish made with marinated chicken cooked until tender and served in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. This easy homemade chicken gyro recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp toppings, and a refreshing yogurt sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, chicken gyros are a delicious and satisfying meal that can also be served as wraps, bowls, or platters.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Serving

  • 4 pita breads

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • 1 tomato, sliced

  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  • Add the chicken thighs and coat well with the marinade.

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  • Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely browned.

  • Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes.

  • Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.

  • Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, and salt in a bowl.

  • Warm the pita breads slightly in a pan or oven.

  • Assemble the gyros by placing sliced chicken onto the pita bread.

  • Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.

  • Fold the pita and serve immediately

Notes

  • Chicken thighs are recommended because they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.

  • Drain the grated cucumber well to prevent watery tzatziki sauce.

  • The chicken can be grilled for extra smoky flavor.

  • Leftover chicken works well for gyro bowls or salads

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/chicken-gyros/