Name: Chicken Gyros: 5 Irresistible Secrets to Flavorful Delights
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; ½ teaspoon dried dill weed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1-inch piece English cucumber, peeled and finely diced; 6 pitas or flatbreads; 1 small romaine heart, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced; Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Description

A delicious Chicken Gyros recipe featuring marinated grilled chicken served in pita with fresh toppings and tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1-inch piece English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
6 pitas or flatbreads
1 small romaine heart, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. Stir in diced cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Mix all marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Coat well and marinate for 1–4 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat grill to medium and oil the grates. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill a few minutes per side, flipping once, until fully cooked. Let rest, then chop into bite-size pieces.
Warm the pitas. Fill with chopped chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, tzatziki, and feta if desired.

Notes

If chicken breasts are thick, slice them lengthwise to create thinner pieces for even cooking.
Tzatziki and marinade can be prepared 2–3 days ahead.
Raw chicken can be frozen in the marinade for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before cooking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gyro
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 883 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 42 g

Keywords: Chicken Gyros, Greek recipe, grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce