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Greek Chicken Gyros At Home

Greek Chicken Gyros With Lemon Herb Marinade And Tzatziki

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These Greek chicken gyros feature juicy lemon herb marinated chicken, homemade tzatziki, fresh veggies, and warm pita. It is an easy Mediterranean dinner that brings classic gyro flavors to your own kitchen.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Lemon Herb Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat or 2%
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Gyros

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 to 6 warm pita breads
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or resealable bag, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. While the chicken rests, warm the pita breads in a dry skillet, low oven, or microwave until soft and pliable.
  5. Slice the rested chicken thinly against the grain. To assemble, place sliced chicken down the center of each warm pita, then top with tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and fresh herbs. Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: Marinate the chicken and prepare the tzatziki up to 1 day in advance to make dinner faster.

Cooking options: Bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes if you do not want to grill, then sear quickly in a hot pan for color.

Serving: Turn leftovers into gyro bowls with rice or quinoa and extra veggies for easy lunches.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Find it online: https://www.alldietmeals.com/greek-chicken-gyros/