GREEK CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE WITH AUTHENTIC TZATZIKI SAUCE
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe has the most tender, marinated grilled chicken seasoned with all your favorite gyro spices, topped with authentic tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and feta cheese wrapped in a pita bread for a delicious meal you will want to make again and again!
Provided by The Wanderlust Kitchen
Categories Main Dish
Time 3h40m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the Tzatziki SauceMake this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.
- Marinate the Chicken
- Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1 gallon zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag to mix well.
- Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.
- Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don't marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.
- Warm the Pita Bread
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.
- Cook the Chicken
- You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill / grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium high heat.
- After the grill / grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill / grill pan.
- Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the grill / grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken tenders and put on a serving plate.
- Assemble the Gyros
- Lay out a warmed pita bread.
- Place sliced chicken down the middle of the pita bread.
- Top the chicken with an ample amount of tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish the top of the tzatziki sauce with cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese and optionally parsley.
- Fold up the pita bread and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 664 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g
CHICKEN GYROS
This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, mustard and oregano; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir the chicken for 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Spoon onto pita breads. Top with yogurt mixture and onion; fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, large yellow onion, wooden skewer, greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, garlic, coriander powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, black pepper, large cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, pita breads, onion, tomato
Provided by Mike Price
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients and stir well.
- On a cutting board, place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken thighs and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
- In another large bowl or gallon plastic bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade, stirring well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to one day.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Shred the cucumber, be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, combine tzatziki ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- On a baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet, use the onion half as a base and position the skewer vertically like a spit. Skewer the chicken thighs individually, rotating each one 90 degrees.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Carve off slices of chicken to fill a pita. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 18 grams
HERBY CHICKEN GYROS
Pack your pitta with peppers, chicken and tzatziki for a low-calorie lunch option. Plate up your chicken sandwich in 15 minutes and enjoy 3 of your 5-a-day
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch
Time 14m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the chicken breast in half lengthways, then cover with cling film and bash with a rolling pin to flatten it. Brush with some oil, then cover with the garlic, oregano and some pepper. Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken for a few mins each side. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, cucumber and mint to make tzatziki.
- Cut the tops from the pittas along their longest side and stuff with the chicken, tomato, pepper and tzatziki. Poke in a few mint leaves to serve. If taking to the office for lunch, pack the tzatziki in a separate pot and add just before eating to prevent the pitta going soggy before lunchtime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
BIG BARBECUE CHICKEN KEBAB
Barbecuing for more than four people? Prepare a large chicken kebab to carve, then the cooking is done in one go - and you can enjoy the party
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First, whisk all the marinade ingredients together with 1 tsp salt in a large bowl or, better still, a large plastic container that has a lid. Open out each chicken thigh, cover with a piece of baking parchment and flatten it with your hand, then lift off the paper and cut the thigh in half. Tip into the marinade and mix so it's completely coated. Cover, chill and marinate for at least 1 hr or up to 24 hrs - the longer, the better.
- Thread all the chicken onto two skewers so that both skewers go through each piece of meat, packing down tightly as you go to make a compact kebab (see tip, below).
- Light a lidded barbecue, and let the flames die down. Once the coals have turned ashen, pile them up on one side with a single layer of coals scattered around the other side. Lay the chicken kebab on the side of the barbecue with only a few coals underneath. Put the lid down and cook for 45 mins, turning every 15 mins. To finish, lift the lid and roll the kebab over to the hotter side to char the meat, turning it every few minutes until well browned and cooked through. Prise the chicken pieces apart in the centre to check they're cooked, or use a digital cooking thermometer - it should read 70C or more. Leave to rest for 5-10 mins while you cook the pittas (see recipe, opposite). Bring the kebab to the table and carve into thin slices with a serrated knife. Pile the carved meat into the warm pittas, then the sliced red onions and tomatoes, chips and tzatziki (see our recipes, below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN GYROS FOR 2
Tender marinated chicken and a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce tucked into a pita, topped with lettuce and tomato if you like. Sounds like a great lunch to me! Cooked in or outside! Note: time to make does NOT include 1 hour marinating time. from TOH... ZWT Greek and US Regional - East Coast
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, oil, 1/2 t of the garlic, mustard and oregano in a gallon zip top plastic bag.
- Add chicken and seal bag.
- Turn bag and gently move chicken around to distribute marinade evenly.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- In a small bowl combine cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic. Cover and refrigerate until serving. (NOTE: Cucumbers have a lot of moisture in them so if you want your sauce to be less runny really drain them well and squeeze the water out if you want.).
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
- In a large nonstick skillet saute the chicken for 7-8 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Spoon half the chicken on each pita and top with cucumber mixture and sliced onion.
- Lettuce and tomato may be added if you like.
- Fold in half and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 27.1
EASY CHICKEN GYRO
Greek-inspired Mediterranean chicken gyro.
Provided by KarenCanCook
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Broiled
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill weed, 2 cloves garlic, white vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
- Whisk together 4 cloves minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in chicken strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken on a large baking sheet.
- Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; place each pita bread into the skillet until warm and soft, about 2 minutes per pita.
- Serve warmed pita bread topped with chicken strips, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
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- In a larger mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, mix well. Add the chicken tenders and mix to make sure chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight.) Meanwhile, make Tztaziki sauce according to this recipe, and prepare the pita and other gyro fixings.
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