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Chicken Gyros

Chicken Gyros Recipe


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  • Author: Olivia Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 inch cucumber diced
  • 6 pitas
  • romaine lettuce
  • cherry tomatoes
  • red onion
  • cucumber
  • feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients and coat chicken
  2. Marinate for 1 to 4 hours
  3. Mix tzatziki ingredients and refrigerate
  4. Grill chicken until cooked through
  5. Rest and chop chicken
  6. Warm pitas and assemble with toppings and sauce

Notes

  1. Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor
  2. Prep vegetables ahead for faster assembly
  3. Store leftovers separately for best texture
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 883
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 42
  • Cholesterol: 98