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Chicken Gyro Recipe
I’m obsessed with the marinade from this easy Greek Chicken Gyros recipe. The chicken is so good! Eat it in a pita or serve it over a big salad.
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flake (spice preference)
- 6 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise)
For serving:
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced )
- 1 beefsteak tomato (sliced)
- 4 large Pita flatbreads (optional for serving)
- tzatziki (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon & red pepper flakes. Add chicken & coat completely. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but up to overnight (do not recommend going beyond 36 hours as the yogurt will begin to break down the chicken).
Air Fryer Method:
- Air fry chicken thighs in an even layer 400°F for 20 to 24 minutes, flipping halfway in a single layer, in batches as needed.
Skillet or Grill Method:
- Head a skillet or grill/grill pan over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Cook the chicken about 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway.
Serve
- When done, transfer to a cutting board and slice. Build pita sandwiches or serve over salad with sliced chicken, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, onion, 1 slice tomato and tzatziki, if desired.
Notes
This chicken alternatively would be great over lettuce as a salad, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or Chopped Feta Salad for a carb free option!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 365kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 54g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 244mg, Sodium: 540.5mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g
- WW Points: 1