Enjoy a quick and healthy meal with this easy chicken gyros recipe. Marinated in a flavorful Greek yogurt blend, grilled to perfection, and served with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce. Here’s how to make it!
Ingredients for Chicken Gyros
- 1 pound of chicken breasts, thinly sliced, with the bones removed and skinless
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
- For garnish, use sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
How to Make Chicken Gyros
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, Greek yogurt, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the thinly sliced chicken and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate, covering the dish, for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to enhance the flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then lightly brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked with nice grill marks. Allow it to rest for a few minutes, then cut into strips.
- Prepare the Pitas: While the chicken rests, warm the whole wheat pitas on the grill or in a toaster oven until lightly toasted.
- Assemble the Gyros: Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita. Add the grilled chicken strips, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Top with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Roll up the pitas tightly. You can secure them with foil or parchment paper if needed. Serve immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Gyros
For the best results, let the chicken marinate for as long as possible. Also, make sure your grill is hot before adding the chicken to get those perfect grill marks and a juicy interior.
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