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Grilled Chicken Gyro
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds
boneless skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup
olive oil
1
lemon zest and juice
4
garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon
oregano
¾ teaspoon
salt
½ teaspoon
black pepper
½ teaspoon
paprika
1
Persian cucumber
½ cup
2% Greek yogurt
1 small
garlic clove minced
½
lemon zest and juice
1 tablespoon
olive oil
1 tablespoon
fresh dill chopped
⅛ teaspoon
salt
Greek-style
pita bread
Tomato slices
Red onions
Instructions
STEP 1
Pat chicken dry and pound the chicken to ensure they are equal in thickness.,
STEP 2
Combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika in a bowl. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.,
STEP 3
Meanwhile, to make the tzatziki, peel the cucumber and grate with the larger blades of a cheese grater. Drain any liquid from the cucumber and transfer to a small bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice and olive oil and stir to combine until creamy. Fold in the chopped dill and season with salt.,
STEP 4
Preheat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the skillet and allow it to cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade.,
STEP 5
Remove chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.,
STEP 6
Serve in a pita with vegetables and tzatziki sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
602 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
20 g
Fat:
36 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
40 g
Sugar:
2 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
20 minutes
Cook:
17 minutes
Total:
37 minutes