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Quick Way to Grow Your Own with 3 Chicken Gyros Recipes

Three quick and delicious chicken gyros recipes that are perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile to satisfy different cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet
  • grill pan

Ingredients
  

Basic Chicken Gyros

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 6 pieces pita bread
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 0.5 cup sliced red onion

Spicy Chicken Gyros

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 6 pieces pita bread
  • 1 cup spicy tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 0.5 cup sliced red onion
  • 0.25 cup jalapeño slices

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 6 pieces pita bread
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped

Instructions
 

Basic Chicken Gyros

  • Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and place them in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated; marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken strips for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  • Warm the pita bread according to package instructions.
  • Assemble the gyros by spreading tzatziki sauce on warm pita bread, then filling it with cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.

Spicy Chicken Gyros

  • Prepare the chicken breast by slicing it into thin strips.
  • Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper for the spicy marinade; mix well.
  • Marinate the chicken in the spicy mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Cook the marinated chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, making sure it is cooked through.
  • Warm the pita bread as directed.
  • Assemble the gyros by spreading spicy tzatziki sauce on a warm pita, then adding the cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and jalapeño slices.

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros

  • Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.
  • Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried mint, dill, salt, and black pepper to create the Mediterranean marinade.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Cook the marinated chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Warm the pita bread.
  • Assemble the gyros by spreading hummus on a warm pita, then layering with cooked chicken, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, diced cucumber, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference for each gyro variation.