Chicken Gyro Recipe

Name: Chicken Gyro Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt; 4 cloves garlic (grated or minced); 1 lemon (zest and juice); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flake (spice preference); 6 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise); 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced ); 1 beefsteak tomato (sliced); 4 large Pita flatbreads (optional for serving); tzatziki (optional for serving)

I’m obsessed with the marinade from this easy Greek Chicken Gyros recipe. The chicken is so good! Eat it in a pita or serve it over a big salad.

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Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flake (spice preference)
6 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise)
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
½ cup red onion (thinly sliced )
1 beefsteak tomato (sliced)
4 large Pita flatbreads (optional for serving)
tzatziki (optional for serving)

Steps

In a large bowl combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon & red pepper flakes. Add chicken & coat completely. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but up to overnight (do not recommend going beyond 36 hours as the yogurt will begin to break down the chicken).
Air fry chicken thighs in an even layer 400°F for 20 to 24 minutes, flipping halfway in a single layer, in batches as needed.
Head a skillet or grill/grill pan over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Cook the chicken about 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway.
When done, transfer to a cutting board and slice. Build pita sandwiches or serve over salad with sliced chicken, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, onion, 1 slice tomato and tzatziki, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories36518% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.68

Per Serving $0.17/serving

🏠 Save ~$1.37 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (29% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
whole milk Greek yogurt	0.5 cup	$0.94/200g	$0.56
garlic	4 cloves	-	-
lemon	1	-	-
kosher salt	1 teaspoon	-	-
cumin	1 teaspoon	$4.38/kg	$0.02
onion powder	1 teaspoon	$0.50/100g	$0.03
sweet paprika	0.5 teaspoon	$2.50/kg	$0.01
turmeric	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
black pepper	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
cinnamon	0.25 teaspoon	-	-
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flake	0.25	-	-
boneless skinless chicken thighs	6 medium	-	-
shredded iceberg lettuce	3 cups	-	-
red onion	0.5 cup	-	-
beefsteak tomato	1	$0.75/kg	$0.07
Pita flatbreads	4 large	-	-
tzatziki	-	-	-