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Derek Wolf holding a wrapped chicken gyro with tomatoes, tzatziki, feta and chicken visible from the top of the pita
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Chicken Gyros

With crispy, smoky and creamy textures, these chicken gyros are a fun, freakin' delicious twist on the classic Greek dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1.5 cups Greek Yogurt
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Onion for base

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • ½ Cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • ½ Lemon Juiced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Gyro

  • Fresh Pita Bread
  • ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup Crumbled Feta
  • Fresh Dill
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Lemon Wedges

Instructions

  • Pound your chicken thighs thin (about ¼”)
  • Add the chicken to a bowl along with marinade ingredients. Mix together thoroughly until well coated. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Pull out the chicken and add to a trompo or skewer on an onion. Stack on top of each chicken until good. Add to the base some sliced onions and then set to the side.
  • Preheat your grill or oven to medium high heat (around 375F) for indirect cooking.
  • Add the gyro to the grill or oven to cook for 1.5-2 hours until the chicken is deep brown and cooked through (about 165F internal). Pull off once done and let rest.
  • For serving, Slice the chicken off the trompo and put over fresh pita bread along with tzatziki and the rest of the toppings. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 4mg