Greek Chicken Gyros: Easy, Juicy Recipe You’ll Love at Home
Enjoy the delicious taste of homemade Greek Chicken Gyros with this easy recipe that’s juicy and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet on medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for a minute.
- Assemble the gyros by placing some of the chicken, tzatziki sauce, cucumber, tomato, and red onion on each pita.
- Wrap and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some feta cheese on top.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Chicken, Gyros, Easy Recipe