Our Greek-inspired Chicken Gyros recipe is so satisfying and addicting! It has juicy marinated chicken on a warm pita, topped with lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and easy tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
6 servings
Calories
420 kcal kcal
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts *
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or use regular)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , or more, to taste
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 inch piece english cucumber , peeled and finely diced
6 pitas , or flatbreads
1 small romaine heart , chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber , thinly sliced
crumbled feta cheese , optional
INSTRUCTIONS
1combine yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir in diced cucumber and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
2Add chicken to a large bowl or ziplock bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Stir well to coat and marinate for 1-4 hours.
3Heat grill to medium and oil the grates. Remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess sauce drip off. Grill chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest before chopping into bite-size pieces.
4Toast or warm your pitas. Layer with a big scoop of chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and tzatziki.
