Chicken Gyros
Delicious and easy to make, these Chicken Gyros are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual get-together. Packed with flavor and fresh ingredients!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Gyros
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 pitas Soft pita breads
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1 medium Red onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium Tomato diced
- 0.5 cup Cucumber diced
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers or cook directly in the skillet until cooked through and slightly charred, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the pita breads slightly. You can do this on the grill for a minute or two per side, or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Assemble the gyros: Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce onto each warm pita. Top with cooked chicken, sliced red onion, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and chopped parsley.
- Fold the pitas in half to form gyros and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra authentic touch, consider adding some crumbled feta cheese or a drizzle of sriracha to your gyros.