Description
Greek Chicken Gyros is an amazing dish that transports your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Greece. This delightful meal is not only packed with rich flavors but also offers a fulfilling experience that combines tender, marinated chicken with fresh toppings and warm pita bread. This recipe is a celebration of flavors that showcases the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and browned.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- Lightly toast or warm the pita breads.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken slices on each pita. Top with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded lettuce, and red onion.
- Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken longer, even overnight.
- Serve gyros immediately after assembly for optimal texture.
- Consider adding other spices like cumin or coriander to the marinade.
- Keep all toppings chilled before serving for a refreshing bite.
- For a gluten-free option, use lettuce wraps or gluten-free pita bread.
- Chicken breast can be used as a substitute for thighs, though thighs are juicier.
- Hummus or garlic yogurt sauce can be used instead of tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A