Chicken Gyros
A simple spin on traditional chicken gyros with smoky, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Sliced cucumbers
- 1 tomato, diced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the bowl. Ensure every piece is well-coated in the flavorful marinade. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side over medium heat.
- Slice the Chicken: Let the chicken rest for a minute before slicing it into juicy strips.
- Warm the Pita: Heat pita bread in a skillet for a minute on each side or microwave in a damp paper towel for 15-20 seconds.
- Assemble the Gyros: Layer the warm pita with sliced chicken, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Use a grill pan for beautiful grill marks. Customize with your favorite toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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