Chicken Gyro
Greek-style chicken gyro β spiced chicken wrapped in pita with tzatziki, vegetables. Mediterranean street food. The yogurt-spice marinade creates the signature flavor.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
22 min
Servings
4
Calories
465 cal

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- Chicken500 g
- Pita Bread1
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black PepperΒ½ tsp
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Ingredients
Makes 4 servings Β· Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken500 g
- Pita Bread1
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1.5 lb chicken thighs into ΒΌ-inch strips. Marinate at least 4 hours: ΒΌ cup olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 1 cup yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 2 teaspoons salt.
- 2
Cook chicken in cast iron over high heat for 90 seconds per side until charred.
- 3
Make tzatziki: grate 1 cucumber, salt, squeeze water out. Mix with 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, Β½ teaspoon salt.
- 4
Warm 4 pita breads in dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- 5
Build each gyro: pita laid flat, generous tzatziki, chicken strips, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, crumbled feta.
- 6
Roll tightly. Wrap bottom in parchment. Serve with fries (Greek-style with sumac) or Greek salad.
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π‘ Expert Tips
- 1.Long marinade. Mediterranean spices need time.
- 2.Maximum heat. Char defines gyros.
- 3.Squeeze cucumber for tzatziki.
- 4.Crumbled feta. Signature Greek element.
π¬ Why It Works
Greek chicken gyros succeed with proper marinade (yogurt-acid tenderizes, spices flavor), high-heat cooking (signature char), and the tzatziki contrast (cool tangy against warm savory). The combination defines the dish.
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