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Chicken Gyros

Author: Nicole
Servings: 4
Calories: 650kcal
For fans of classic Greek street food, now you can make your favourite treat at home with this easy Chicken Gyros recipe. The ultimate fakeaway, tender chicken is marinated in lemon, oregano and garlic, then stuffed into pita breads along with tzatziki, tomato, onion, olives and herbs. Even better, it all comes together in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see note 1)
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 60 ml olive oil

To serve

  • 4 pita breads, flatbreads (try my 2 Ingredient Flatbread), Lebanese bread or wraps
  • 4 tbsp Tzatziki
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tbsp sliced kalamata olives

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken and all the remaining marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands to coat the chicken evenly. Cook immediately or allow to marinate for up to 24 hours for a deeper flavour.
  • Heat a large pan over medium–high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes (or until golden and cooked through), turning once halfway. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) of water at the halfway mark if the pan gets too sticky. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken on pita bread or flatbread with tzatziki, tomato, red onion, parsley and kalamata olives.

Notes

Note 1 – Prepare the chicken by trimming the fat and slightly flattening it. Use a mallet, rolling pin or empty wine bottle. Place a sheet of baking (parchment) paper over the chicken and pound the thicker side to create one even steak. This step isn’t essential but speeds up the cooking time and means the chicken cooks through more evenly.

MAKE AHEAD

Marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours before cooking.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable for freezing.
 
Recipe inspired by Hungry Happens. You can view the full recipe here.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Gyros
Amount per Serving
Calories
650
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
241
mg
80
%
Sodium
 
1305
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
951
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
56
g
112
%
Vitamin A
 
1050
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
 
146
mg
15
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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