Chicken Gyro Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Toppings and Sauce
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure that the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the chicken is nicely charred.
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
Assembling the Gyros
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Gyros
Place a generous amount of sliced chicken in the center of each pita. Top with diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Serve
Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately, garnished with additional tzatziki sauce if desired.