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Chicken gyro recipe.
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Chicken Gyro

Simple stovetop Chicken Gyro recipe. Made with chicken thighs that have been marinated in and served with tzatziki sauce in a pita!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For the Chicken

For the Tzatziki

  • 1 Persian cucumber
  • ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • teaspoon salt

For Assembly

  • Greek-style pita bread
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onions

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and pound the chicken to ensure they are equal in thickness. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika in a bowl. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to make the tzatziki, peel the cucumber and grate with the larger blades of a cheese grater. Drain any liquid from the cucumber and transfer to a small bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice and olive oil and stir to combine until creamy. Fold in the chopped dill and season with salt.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the skillet and allow it to cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve in a pita with vegetables and tzatziki sauce, if desired.

Notes

Storage: I recommend storing the chicken, sauce, and any toppings separately in airtight containers. They will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge this way! The chicken can be reheated in a skillet on low heat or in the microwave.
Make Ahead Tips: You can make the marinade up to a week in advance, and you can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours in advance.
The label is for 1 pita with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyro | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg

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