Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 inch piece of English cucumber (peeled and finely diced); 6 pitas (or flatbreads); 1 small romaine heart (chopped); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/2 of a red onion (thinly sliced); 1/2 of an English cucumber (thinly sliced)

Chicken Gyros

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Chicken Gyros, a delightful twist on a Greek classic. This easy recipe features tender grilled chicken marinated in aromatic spices, wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for casual dinners or meal prepping, these gyros are not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy them as a quick weeknight dinner or impress your friends at gatherings with this delicious Mediterranean dish.

Author: Sara Mitchell
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 inch piece of English cucumber (peeled and finely diced)
6 pitas (or flatbreads)
1 small romaine heart (chopped)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 of a red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 of an English cucumber (thinly sliced)

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Instructions

Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, dill weed, lemon juice, diced cucumber, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
Marinate the chicken by combining marinade ingredients in a bowl and coating the chicken breasts well. Let it marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Allow resting before chopping into pieces.
Warm the pitas and layer with grilled chicken and fresh toppings. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gyro (180g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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