Chicken Gyros

Chicken Gyros

Medium ~600 cal / serving (est.)
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Nutrition per serving

600
Calories
40g
Protein
50g
Carbs
30g
Fat
3g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
800mg
Sodium
✨ AI estimate from the ingredient list · medium confidence

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed into a paste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Zest and juice 1 lemon
  • 1 large cucumber, shaved and grated
  • 4 cups full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Zest and juice 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 large pitas
  • Sliced tomato
  • Fries

Instructions

  1. Hit boneless, skinless chicken thighs with olive oil and Greek yogurt.
  2. Smash garlic into a paste and add to the chicken mixture.
  3. Add Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin to the chicken.
  4. Zest and juice a lemon, then add to the chicken mixture.
  5. Mix everything well and marinate until you lose patience.
  6. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out all its juice.
  7. Add the cucumber to full fat Greek yogurt, chopped dill, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki.
  8. In a medium hot oven-safe pan, layer the marinated chicken.
  9. Cook in the oven at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes, broiling for the last 5 minutes.
  10. Chop the chicken and return it to the pan drippings.
  11. Serve in warm pitas with tzatziki, seasoned tomato, and fries.