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Chicken Gyros Recipe

Chicken Gyros Recipe

Chicken gyros is a popular Greek dish made with seasoned chicken, often served with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a variety of vegetables. Here's a simple recipe to make chicken gyros at home:
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thigh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For Serving

  • Pita bread
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced red onion
  • Crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, and salt. Add the chicken strips and mix well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but ideally 3-4 hours for maximum flavor.
    Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, and salt. Add the chicken strips and mix well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but ideally 3-4 hours for maximum flavor.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
    Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Warm the Pita Bread: While the chicken is cooking, warm the pita bread on a separate skillet or directly on the grill for a minute or two on each side.
    Warm the Pita Bread: While the chicken is cooking, warm the pita bread on a separate skillet or directly on the grill for a minute or two on each side.
  • Assemble the Gyros: Place a piece of pita bread on a plate. Add a portion of the cooked chicken. Top with tzatziki sauce, sliced cucumber, tomato, and red onion. If desired, add crumbled feta cheese.
    Assemble the Gyros: Place a piece of pita bread on a plate. Add a portion of the cooked chicken. Top with tzatziki sauce, sliced cucumber, tomato, and red onion. If desired, add crumbled feta cheese.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm. You can also wrap the gyros in foil for easier handling.
    Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm. You can also wrap the gyros in foil for easier handling.

Notes

Marinate for Better Flavor: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it becomes. Aim for at least an hour, but 3-4 hours is ideal.
Customize the Toppings: You can add or omit toppings based on your preference. Popular additions include olives, lettuce, or hot sauce for some heat.
Warm the Pita Bread: Warmed pita bread is easier to work with and adds a pleasant texture to the gyros.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Gyros | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g