Chicken Gyro Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken gyro with a creamy yogurt marinade and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 0.5 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 lemon lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flake ((spice preference))
- 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs ((or 3 breasts halved))
Toppings
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 beefsteak tomato sliced tomato
Bread & Condiments
- 4 large Pita flatbreads (optional for serving)
- tzatziki (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Add chicken to the marinade, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for best flavor, and serve with pita and toppings.