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Chicken Gyro Recipe

4.89 from 34 votes

I’m obsessed with the marinade from this easy Greek Chicken Gyros recipe. The chicken is so good! Eat it in a pita or serve it over a big salad.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

marinade time: 30

Total Time: 1 5

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For The Chicken:

½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flake (spice preference)
6 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise)

For serving:

3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
½ cup red onion (thinly sliced )
1 beefsteak tomato (sliced)
4 large Pita flatbreads (optional for serving)
tzatziki (optional for serving)

Instructions

In a large bowl combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon & red pepper flakes. Add chicken & coat completely. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but up to overnight (do not recommend going beyond 36 hours as the yogurt will begin to break down the chicken).

Air Fryer Method:

Air fry chicken thighs in an even layer 400°F for 20 to 24 minutes, flipping halfway in a single layer, in batches as needed.

Skillet or Grill Method:

Head a skillet or grill/grill pan over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Cook the chicken about 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway.

Serve

When done, transfer to a cutting board and slice. Build pita sandwiches or serve over salad with sliced chicken, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, onion, 1 slice tomato and tzatziki, if desired.

Notes

This chicken alternatively would be great over lettuce as a salad, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or Chopped Feta Salad for a carb free option!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 365kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 54g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 244mg, Sodium: 540.5mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g

- WW Points: 1

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