Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Recipe
Char grilled marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with tomatoes, onions, parsley, and your choice of a homemade sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Gyro Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers. Grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- 5
Let it Rest
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Gyro Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Gyro
On each pita, layer the sliced grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Wrap and Serve
Fold the pita over the filling, wrap in parchment paper if desired, and serve immediately.
