Mediterranean Chicken Gyros: Easy and Flavorful Homemade Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Gyros that brings the flavors of Greece to your home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute.
- Assemble the gyros by placing the sliced chicken on the pita and topping with tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some sliced jalapeños.
- Resting the chicken after grilling helps retain its juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Gyros, Chicken Gyros, Homemade Gyros