Description
These Easy Chicken Gyros are a delicious Greek-inspired dish featuring marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 kg (2.2 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + extra for sautéing
For the Marinade:
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ⅓ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
To Sprinkle On Top:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
To Serve With/Make Wraps:
- 6 Pita flatbreads
- Tzatziki
- Tomato and onion slices
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cut the chicken meat into strips: Cut the chicken into strips and place in a mixing bowl.
- Marinate the meat: Combine all marinade ingredients, season, and mix well. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until browned. Add tomato paste mixture and cook until juices evaporate.
- Finish and rest: Transfer chicken to a dish, sprinkle with herbs, and lemon juice. Rest covered for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm in pita bread with desired toppings.
Notes
- For best results, allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Feel free to customize your gyros with additional toppings like olives or feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Bake
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (just the meat)
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 158mg
