Best 5 Easy Chicken Gyro Recipes

**Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable chicken gyro recipe. This culinary masterpiece combines succulent chicken, aromatic spices, and a symphony of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a warm pita bread. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this flavorful dish, along with variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations.**

**The Classic Chicken Gyro:**
Savor the authentic taste of the classic chicken gyro, featuring tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, grilled to perfection and nestled in a warm pita pocket. Complement this delightful creation with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy onions, and a drizzle of our irresistible tzatziki sauce.

**Vegetarian Delight:**
For vegetarians seeking an equally satisfying experience, our vegetarian gyro offers a symphony of flavors. Succulent grilled vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, take center stage, marinated in a savory blend of spices and herbs. Topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and our signature tzatziki sauce, this vegetarian delight is a testament to the boundless possibilities of plant-based cuisine.

**Chicken Gyro Bowl:**
Experience the flavors of a gyro in a hearty bowl format. Succulent chicken, grilled vegetables, and a medley of fresh toppings are artfully arranged atop a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa. Drizzle our tangy tzatziki sauce over this delectable creation for an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

**Air Fryer Chicken Gyro:**
Embrace healthier cooking methods with our air fryer chicken gyro recipe. Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of spices is cooked to perfection in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and a juicy, succulent interior. Assemble your gyro with fresh toppings and our homemade tzatziki sauce for a guilt-free indulgence.

**Chicken Gyro Wrap:**
For those who prefer a handheld delight, our chicken gyro wrap is the perfect choice. Grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy onions are expertly wrapped in a warm tortilla, creating a portable symphony of flavors. Drizzle our delectable tzatziki sauce over this culinary masterpiece for an unforgettable taste experience.

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EASY CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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A simple yogurt marinade makes these 5-ingredient chicken tenders a juicy, fast, and simple Greek-inspired pita sandwich thats ready in 30 minutes or less.

Provided by Heidi

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 teaspoons Mediterranean-spiced sea salt (, sea salt mixed with dried oregano)
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup tzatziki sauce (, recipe below)
4 slices flat Greek pita bread
4 cocktail tomatoes (, halved and then quartered)
1/4 red onion (, thinly sliced)
½ cucumber (, halved with skin and seeds removed)
¾ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh dill (, minced)
Pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the lemon juice, yogurt, and sea salt in a large bowl and add the chicken tenders, tossing to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add half of the chicken tenders to the pan, shaking off the excess yogurt mixture before adding to the pan. Cook the chicken tenders for about 5 minutes, undisturbed, until browned, then flip and cook for another few minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a platter, add the additional tablespoon of olive oil and cook the remaining chicken tenders.*
Prepare the tzatziki sauce by grating the cucumber. Gather the cucumber together and place in a paper towel and press the water out of the shredded cucumber and place in a medium size bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
Warm the pita bread in a toaster oven or in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Spread some of the tzatzhiki sauce onto the warm pita bread with tomatoes, sliced red onion and 2 or 3 slices of chicken tenders. Fold the pitas and wrap in parchment paper or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 533 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN GYROS

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This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
2 whole pita breads
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, mustard and oregano; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir the chicken for 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Spoon onto pita breads. Top with yogurt mixture and onion; fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, large yellow onion, wooden skewer, greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, garlic, coriander powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, black pepper, large cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, pita breads, onion, tomato

Provided by Mike Price

Categories Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded flat
½ large yellow onion, peeled and root side removed
1 wooden skewer, sturdy, roughly 10 inches (25 cm)
2 cups greek yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large cucumber, shredded
2 cups greek yogurt
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 pita breads
onion, sliced
tomato, sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients and stir well.
On a cutting board, place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken thighs and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
In another large bowl or gallon plastic bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade, stirring well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to one day.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Shred the cucumber, be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.
In a medium bowl, combine tzatziki ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
On a baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet, use the onion half as a base and position the skewer vertically like a spit. Skewer the chicken thighs individually, rotating each one 90 degrees.
Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
Carve off slices of chicken to fill a pita. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 18 grams

EASY CHICKEN GYRO

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Greek-inspired Mediterranean chicken gyro.

Provided by KarenCanCook

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Broiled

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tomato, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped

Steps:

Place Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill weed, 2 cloves garlic, white vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
Whisk together 4 cloves minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Stir in chicken strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken on a large baking sheet.
Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; place each pita bread into the skillet until warm and soft, about 2 minutes per pita.
Serve warmed pita bread topped with chicken strips, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

EASY OVEN-ROASTED CHICKEN GYROS

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This meat is so tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The warm richness of the chicken is balanced perfectly next to the cold, tangy tzatziki and fresh crunchy veggies. This tastes super close to authentic Greek street food and is a fun way to entertain with an affordable and impressive meal.

Provided by Nicolemcmom

Categories Gyros

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion
2 8- to 10-inch wooden skewers
6 pita breads, warmed
½ cup tzatziki sauce
½ cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
½ cup diced tomato, or to taste
¼ cup diced red onion, or to taste

Steps:

Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, red pepper, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir until well combined. Pound chicken thighs evenly to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Coat all chicken well in marinade, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut ends off onion and cut onion in half horizontally. Place onion halves next to each other on a parchment or foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Insert one skewer into each onion half, standing up vertically. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and thread each piece of chicken over the two skewers to form a large stack.
Bake in the preheated oven until evenly browned and cooked through, about 1 hour, rotating halfway through. Allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve sliced chicken in a warm pita topped with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 164.5 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1111.4 mg

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your gyros.
Marinate the chicken overnight. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve the gyros immediately. This will help to keep the gyros warm and prevent the pita bread from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Chicken gyros are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious gyro that will satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken gyros a try. You won't be disappointed!