Greek Chicken Gyros recipe: Easy and Flavorful Homemade Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for homemade Greek chicken gyros that brings the flavors of Greece to your kitchen.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Slice the chicken into strips.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill for 1 minute.
- Assemble the gyros by placing chicken, tzatziki sauce, cucumber, tomato, and onion in the pita.
- Roll up the pita to enclose the filling and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with a side of Greek salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, homemade gyros, Greek recipes