Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Greek Chicken Gyros, perfect for a quick meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 8 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
- To assemble the gyros, place a generous amount of sliced chicken on each pita. Top with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and red onion.
- Roll up the pita and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- You can also substitute the chicken with grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg