If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal that's easy to make at home, look no further than this Greek chicken gyro recipe. Tender marinated chicken is combined with tangy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread to create a mouthwatering dish that will transport you straight to the streets of Athens.
Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine or just looking for a new delicious, family-friendly dinner option, these gyros are the perfect satisfying meal that's quick to prepare and fun to eat.
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🥙 What is a gyro?
Greek gyros are a beloved and iconic street food in Greece. They consist of thinly sliced, seasoned meat, typically beef, lamb, or chicken, although pork is sometimes used too. These tender slices of meat are served in a piece of warm, soft pita bread, along with toppings like Tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and even French fries, which add a unique and delicious crunch to the mix!
🥘 Ingredients
- chicken
- Greek yogurt
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- Greek seasoning
- pita bread and toppings
🔪 Instructions
- Add marinade and chicken to a bag. marinate for 2 hours.
2. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through.
3. Slice the chicken into strips.
4. Place a few of the chicken strips on a piece of pita bread and top with your favorite toppings.
🍴 Storage
Store leftover chicken and toppings in separate airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
🌟 Top Tips
- Tzatziki is great homemade, but if you want to save on time, pick up some store-bought sauce!
- Not a fan of chicken? Substitute it for something else like pork, lamb, or beef.
🥒 Topping Ideas
With tons of different toppings to choose from, gyros are the perfect meal that will please everyone's tastebuds! Here are a few topping ideas to try out.
- tzatziki
- tomatoes
- lettuce
- cilantro
- feta
- red onions
- cucumber
- french fries
- hummus
- kalamata olives
- bell peppers
💭 FAQs
A traditional gyro is made up of thinly sliced meat, lamb, pork, beef, or a combination of them, but chicken and fish are also used.
Gyro is pronounced yee-ro (sounds like euro), not jai-ro. 😉
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Greek Tzatziki
If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal that's easy to make at home, look no further than this Greek chicken gyro recipe. Tender marinated chicken is combined with tangy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread to create a mouthwatering dish that will transport you straight to the streets of Athens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Toppings
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
Marinade
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Greek seasoning
Toppings
- Pita bread
- Tomatoes, diced
- Cucumber, diced
- Romaine lettuce, shredded
- Feta cheese
- Red onions, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce
**See the blog post for more topping ideas
Instructions
1. Place the chicken and the marinade ingredients in a gallon freezer bag or large airtight container. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the skillet with olive oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
3. Place the chicken breasts on the hot skillet. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (meat thermometer should read 165 F.)
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into long strips.
7. Assemble the gyros by placing all of the desired toppings on a piece of warm pita bread. Fold the pita in half, or wrap it in aluminum foil, and serve.
Notes
- This step is optional, but it helps to take the sharp bite out of raw red onions. After slicing the onions, soak them in a bowl of ice water for at least 15 minutes and then serve.
Keywords: greek, gyros, chicken
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