Greek Chicken Gyro

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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 743kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless diced

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 2 Pita bread
  • 3/4 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 Grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 TBSP Feta cheese
  • 2 oz Pita chips
  • 1/2 cup Hummus
  • 2 Pickle spears

Homemade Lemonade

  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 16 oz Water
  • 2 TBSP Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes optional
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, turmeric, coriander, salt, black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken breast, ensuring it is evenly coated. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinades, make the tzatziki sauce. In a blender, combine the garlic, fresh dill, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side, flipping once, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  • While the chicken rests, warm the pita bread on the grill or griddle pan, heating each side for about 30 seconds until soft and slightly charred.
  • Assemble the gyro by layering the pita bread with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, red onion, grape tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
  • In a pitcher, mix together the fresh lemon juice, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the gyro with pita chips, hummus, pickle spears, and homemade lemonade. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2509mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2427IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 5mg

Greek Chicken Gyro

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 743 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken

  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless diced

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 2 Pita bread
  • 3/4 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 Grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 TBSP Feta cheese
  • 2 oz Pita chips
  • 1/2 cup Hummus
  • 2 Pickle spears

Homemade Lemonade

  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 16 oz Water
  • 2 TBSP Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, turmeric, coriander, salt, black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken breast, ensuring it is evenly coated. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinades, make the tzatziki sauce. In a blender, combine the garlic, fresh dill, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side, flipping once, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  • While the chicken rests, warm the pita bread on the grill or griddle pan, heating each side for about 30 seconds until soft and slightly charred.
  • Assemble the gyro by layering the pita bread with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, red onion, grape tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
  • In a pitcher, mix together the fresh lemon juice, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the gyro with pita chips, hummus, pickle spears, and homemade lemonade. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 743kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 47gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 2509mgPotassium: 1097mgFiber: 9gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2427IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 308mgIron: 5mg
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