Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 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; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 inch piece of an English cucumber, peeled and finely diced; 6 pitas (or flatbreads); 1 small romaine heart, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 of an English cucumber, thinly sliced; Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Description

Delicious chicken gyros featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce—a family favorite that blends vibrant flavors and simple preparation.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 inch piece of an English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
6 pitas (or flatbreads)
1 small romaine heart, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 of an English cucumber, thinly sliced
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

To make the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill weed, and lemon juice in a bowl. Fold in diced cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
In a large bowl or ziplock bag, place the chicken and combine marinade ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, turmeric, coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, ground cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes). Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating evenly, and marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
Preheat your grill to medium heat and oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Warm pitas in a skillet or grill. Assemble gyros by layering pitas with a scoop of chicken, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and cucumber. Top with a dollop of tzatziki sauce and crumble feta cheese if desired.

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate longer enhances flavor. For a milder onion taste, marinate raw onions in lemon juice and salt.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chicken gyros, tzatziki sauce, Greek food, grilled chicken, easy dinner