Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe features marinated grilled chicken in warm flatbread, topped with a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce for a delicious Mediterranean treat!
Ingredients
For Chicken Gyros:
- 600 g Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Lemon Zest
- ½ Lemon Juice
- 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Flatbreads
- 2 Lettuce Leaves
- ½ Onion
- 1 Tomato
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into strips and place in a mixing bowl.
- In a mortar and pestle, crush coriander seeds.
- In a mortar and pestle, combine crushed coriander, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili flakes, dried thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to make a marinade.
- Add the paste to the chicken strips and coat them in the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken strips until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Warm flatbreads on a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place the flatbreads over aluminum foil to assemble your chicken gyros.
- Add the tzatziki sauce and spread over the flatbread.
- Place lettuce leaves over the tzatziki sauce.
- Slice onion and tomato and place over the lettuce leaves.
- Place the grilled chicken over the tomato and onion slices.
- Fold the flatbread and wrap the chicken gyros with aluminum foil.
- Top it with the tzatziki sauce.
- Serve with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Chicken Thighs: I prefer using chicken thighs instead of breasts since they’re juicy and tender. Make sure to cut them into strips so they cook evenly and soak up all the marinade flavors.
Marinade: Don’t skip marinating the chicken, even if you’re in a hurry. 30 minutes is good, but if you can, let it marinate overnight for extra flavor. The blend of spices, lemon, and olive oil really makes the chicken pop!
Cooking Chicken: When cooking the chicken, make sure your skillet is nice and hot. You want those crispy bits and charred edges, so don’t overcrowd the pan. This helps the chicken cook perfectly and keeps it juicy inside.
Flatbreads: Warm the flatbreads over medium-low heat so they stay soft and pliable. This step makes the wraps easier to fold without tearing.
Tzatziki Sauce: Don’t be shy with the tzatziki! It adds a cool, refreshing element that balances out the spices in the chicken. You can spread it generously on the flatbread, and also keep some on the side for dipping.
Layering: The order in which you assemble matters! Start with the tzatziki, then lettuce, followed by onion and tomato, and top it with the juicy grilled chicken. This way, everything stays in place when you fold it up.
Wrapping: Wrapping the gyros in aluminum foil not only makes it easy to eat but also helps keep everything warm. Plus, it’s kind of fun to eat it that way!
Nutrition
Calories: 1075kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 41g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 294mg | Sodium: 1635mg | Potassium: 1138mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6201IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 8mg