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Greek Chicken Gyros

Prep60 minCook15 minTotal75 minDifficultyEasy
Greek Chicken Gyros

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Gluten, Milk

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
543.9
total 2175.4
Protein
43.2 g
total 172.8 g
Carbs
44.5 g
total 177.9 g
Fat
21.5 g
total 86.1 g

Estimated · based on 11 of 12 ingredients

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

Juicy grilled marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and crisp fries — Greece's favorite handheld feast.

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Method

  1. 1
    • chicken thigh 700 g
    • olive oil 3 tbsp
    • lemon 2
    • garlic 3
    • dried oregano 2 tsp
    • smoked paprika 1 tsp
    • salt 1 tsp

    Marinate the chicken — Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika and salt in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2
    • chicken thigh 700 g

    Grill and slice the chicken — Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

  3. 3
    • pita bread 4

    Warm the pita breads — Warm the pita breads briefly on the grill until pliable and lightly toasted.

  4. 4
    • chicken thigh 700 g
    • pita bread 4
    • tzatziki 200 g
    • tomato 1
    • red onion ½
    • french fries 1¼ dl

    Assemble and serve the gyros — Fill each pita with sliced chicken, a spoonful of tzatziki, tomato, red onion and a few fries. Wrap tightly and serve immediately.

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