Greek Chicken Gyros: Easy, Juicy Recipe for Homemade Delight
Enjoy a flavorful journey with these Greek Chicken Gyros, perfect for a homemade feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill.
- Assemble the gyros by layering chicken, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in the pita.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with additional toppings like feta cheese or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Homemade, Easy Recipe