Easy Greek Chicken Gyro Homemade Recipe

This easiest and simplest chicken gyro is a bust of flavors recipe that you will definitely demand more after eating the one. If you have a problem getting your Greek restaurant’s gyro then this recipe is for you, try this for something delicious but an amazing gyros for you. It is prepared in yogurt marinade wrapped in homemade tzatziki sauce and flavored with hot spices to make you love it. Want to impress your family, prepare a honey butter fried chicken recipe to amaze them.

Chicken Gyro

Prep Time of Chicken For Gyros

FieldDetails
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time10 Mins
CategoryEntree
MethodStovetop or Grilled
CuisineGreek
AuthorChef Kiran
Prep Time of Chicken Gyro Recipe

Ingredients of Chicken Gyros

IngredientAmount/Measurement
For the Chicken
Chicken Tenders1.5 lb
Olive OilExtra Virgin Olive Oil for the Pan
For the Chicken Gyro Marinade
Greek Yogurt1 cup
Lemon JuiceJuice of 1 Large Lemon
Olive Oil2 tbsp Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar2 tbsp
Garlic Cloves3 cloves
Kosher SaltGenerous Pinch
Black PepperGenerous Pinch
Oregano1 tbsp
Sweet Paprika1 tsp
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Ground Coriander1 tsp
Cayenne PepperPinch (Optional)
Other Gyro Fixings
Pita Bread
Tzatziki SauceHomemade Tzatziki Sauce (Recipe Here)
Tomato1 Large Tomato, Sliced
Cucumber1 Cucumber, Sliced
Green Pepper1 Green Pepper, Sliced
Red Onion1 Small Red Onion, Sliced into Half Moons
Kalamata OlivesPitted
Chicken Gyros Recipe Ingredients

If you love tasty sandwiches, try Popeyes chicken sandwiches for a delicious treat.

Directions for Gyro Chicken

There are a few steps to get a wonderful, mouthwatering, and blast of flavors gyro recipe chicken:

Step 1

In this simple recipe marinade is an important process because chicken extracts all the flavors from the ingredients mixed in the marinade you can start marinating by getting a bowl and combining all the ingredients for marinating be sure to mix it very well.

Step 2

Now, add all the chicken pieces to the marinade and make sure that each piece is well-coated in the marinade as you know marination is an important step in this dish therefore I recommend preparing the marinade one night before and keeping the marinated chicken in the refrigerator for overnight, but if you don’t have much time then you can marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

When you are ready to cook the chicken take a pan or skillet I usually use a non-stick pan because this is easier to handle and make any recipe. Pour extra virgin olive oil into the pan and put it on the stove be sure to set the flame on medium heat.

When the oil is ready don’t make it too hot then add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5 minutes or until it is golden brown from one side, then change the side of the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes without disturbing the chicken so it cooks nicely, gets a good color and becomes tender.

Step 4

The last step is to get the pitas to make them warm and spread tzatziki sauce or anyone of your choice over them put a couple of chicken pieces along with some olives and sliced veggies and wrap to enjoy.

Try my smothered chicken recipe.

Servings with Chicken Gyros

You can choose some sides with these gyros but believe me these tasty gyros are a complete meal however, you can try these sides with this dish:

  • Traditional Greek Salad
  • Baked Zucchini Sticks With Thyme And Parmesan
  • Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  • Mediterranean-Style Homemade Salsa
  • Watermelon Salad
  • Greek Roasted Potatoes
  • Grilled Zucchini Salad

You can also choose salads as toppings to wrap in pitas along with tasty chicken pieces with a lot of nutritional benefits of the chicken.

Nutrients

Nutrition FactsAmount Per Serving
Serves5
Calories303
Total Fat10g
Saturated Fat1.7g
Trans Fat0g
Sodium159.8mg
Total Carbohydrate16.4g
Dietary Fiber2.8g
Sugars4.8g
Protein36.7g
Vitamin A4%
Vitamin C37%
Calcium7%
Iron11%
Magnesium16%
Potassium17%
Zinc14%
Phosphorus32%
Thiamin B120%
Riboflavin B230%
Niacin B387%
Vitamin B678%
Folic Acid B99%
Vitamin B1223%
Vitamin E9%
Vitamin K18%
Nutrients of Gyro Recipe Chicken

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