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Greek Chicken Gyros
4 servings · 35 min total
Juicy grilled marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and crisp fries — Greece's favorite handheld feast.
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken thigh, boneless
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lemon, juiced
- 3 garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 pita bread
- 200 g tzatziki
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1¼ dl french fries
Contains: Gluten, Milk
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Method
- 1.
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.
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.
Warm the pita breads — Warm the pita breads briefly on the grill until pliable and lightly toasted.
- 4.
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.