Description
Discover how to make incredible Greek Chicken Gyros with this ultimate recipe. Tender, marinated chicken, fresh toppings, and warm pita bread create a flavorful Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes after cooking, then slice it into thin strips.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a skillet.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken on each pita, then topping with tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, and red onion.
- Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken longer, up to overnight.
- Serve gyros immediately for the best texture.
- Use gluten-free pita bread or lettuce wraps for a gluten-free option.
- Hummus or garlic yogurt sauce can substitute tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A