Hearty Chicken Gyros Recipes

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EASY CHICKEN GYRO



Easy Chicken Gyro image

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

1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tomato, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped

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

CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Gyros Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded flat
½ large yellow onion, peeled and root side removed
1 wooden skewer, sturdy, roughly 10 inches (25 cm)
2 cups greek yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large cucumber, shredded
2 cups greek yogurt
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 pita breads
onion, sliced
tomato, sliced

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

HEARTY CHICKEN GYROS



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I love reinventing classic recipes to fit our taste and healthy lifestyle. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be served with oven fries or on its own. You can add Greek olives, omit the onion, or even use cubed pork tenderloin for a new taste. -Kayla Douthitt, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup salt-free lemon-pepper marinade
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
SAUCE:
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
ASSEMBLY:
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken, marinade and mint in a shallow dish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. In another bowl, combine cucumber, tomato and onion. Serve chicken in pita pockets with sauce, vegetable mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN GYROS



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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

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
2 whole pita breads
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

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

HEALTHY CHICKEN GYROS



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Make and share this Healthy Chicken Gyros recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stuuuaaart

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 gyros, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
4 whole wheat pita bread
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
6 ounces plain fat-free yogurt
1 garlic clove
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
1 English cucumber, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in bowl and toss to coat with 2T olive oil, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
  • Coat the chicken evenly. Let sit 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor, combine feta, yogurt, garlic and 1/8 t black pepper. Mix until combined. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over med-high heat use remaining 2T of olive oil and saute chicken until browned and cooked through.
  • Wrap pitas in foil and warm pitas in the oven.
  • Mix cucumber and tomatoes into the yogurt sauce.
  • Place cooked chicken in pitas, top with sauce.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 765, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 36.6

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