chicken gyro

You'll no longer need take out after making this one point healthy gyro from home. It's made from boneless, skinless chicken tenders and flavored with classic gyro seasonings and homemade zero point tzatziki sauce.

One Point Chicken Gyro

chicken

dash of Daks spices salt-free super Greek seasoning. (Optional)

dash of rosemary, ground cumin, ground coriander & oregano.

yellow onion

low point pita (I use Joseph’s ® Flax, Oat, Bran Whole Wheat pita)

Tbsp. tzatziki sauce

Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients:

plain greek yogurt

lemon juice.

garlic clove,

English cucumber, diced (the long, skinny ones)

salt

dill

In a skillet, spray nonstick cooking spray and...

In a skillet, spray nonstick cooking spray and add raw onions. Cook until they are caramelized.

Add chicken tenders, rosemary, ground cumin, ground coriander,...

Add chicken tenders, rosemary, ground cumin, ground coriander, and oregano. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.

Place onions and chicken into a pita (Heat...

Place onions and chicken into a pita (Heat up pita on a skillet for a few minutes) and serve with tzatziki sauce

In a food processor or blender, blend together:...

In a food processor or blender, blend together: 1 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 garlic clove, minced, 1 small English cucumber, diced (the long, skinny ones), 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. fresh dill until all ingredients have been incorporated.

Pour mixture into a small mixing bowl and...

Pour mixture into a small mixing bowl and fold in nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Stir until well combined.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

The ultimate chicken gryo recipe! These are packed with flavor and all made from scratch. Dinner doesn't get better than this!

Greek Chicken Gyros

lbs boneless (, skinless chicken breasts)

extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice

Tbsp plain Greek yogurt

Tbsp red wine vinegar

red onion

garlic

oregano

thyme

coriander

Salt and black pepper (, to taste)

cucumber

salt (,

plain Greek yogurt ((I used fat free))

garlic (, finely minced)

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tsp red wine vinegar

parsley

black pepper

Diced Roma tomatoes

In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, chopped red onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Place chicken in a gallon ziploc bag, pour marinade over chicken, seal bag while pressing out excess air and transfer to refrigerator to marinate 2 - 4 hours. Remove chicken during the last 30 minutes of marinating to rest at room temperature before grilling (leave in marinade).

Brush grill grates lightly with oil and preheat grill over moderately high heat. Once hot, add chicken and grill until cooked through (internal temperature should register 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer), rotating once halfway through cooking.

Remove from grill transfer to plate and brush chicken lightly with olive oil then cover with foil and allow to rest 10 minutes. Dice into strips.

To make Greek chicken:

Place diced cucumber in a mesh strainer or colander and sprinkle with salt, toss to evenly coat then allow to rest 30 minutes at room temperature.

Rinse cucumbers and place over several layers of paper towels. Squeeze some of the liquid from cucumbers (almost as if wringing moisture from a cloth). Place cucumbers in food processor and pulse to chop to desired size.

Add in Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, and dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pulse to blend (or if you want it chunky you can simply stir the other ingredients in using a bowl and spoon so the cucumbers are chopped up more). Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days.

To make tzatziki:

Layer chicken in a row along center of pita, top with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta, cilantro and tzatziki sauce. Wrap and serve.

To assemble gyros:

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Gyros with Greek Chicken, Tzatziki and Homemade Greek Pita Flatbread - These are loaded with fresh and exciting flavors. Bland doesn't exist in this wrap, which is one of my favorite things about it.

Gyros with Greek Chicken & Tzatziki

It's basically a chicken gyro on a bed of lettuce, baby kale and basil, but with the addition of Caesar dressing (but not the scary kind!). I even made fresh pitas, for you know, scooping and such.

Greek Chicken Gyro Caesar Salad.

chicken breast (about 4 small breast)

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

smoked paprika or paprika

garlic (minced

salt + 1 teaspoon pepper

anchovies (optional)

garlic (minced)

worcestershire sauce

dijon mustard

feta (crumbled)

salt + pepper (to taste)

romain lettuce (chopped)

baby kale (chopped)

basil

cherry tomatoes + green olives

oven fries

eggs

pine nuts (crumbled feta

In a medium size bowl or glass measuring cup combine the lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, dill, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the chicken to a gallon size ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the chicken, toss well, making sure the chicken is completely coated in the seasonings. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Meanwhile, make the dressing (this is also when I make the fries and boil my eggs). Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings.

When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the grill or a grill pan to high heat. Grill the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the heat and allow to rest while you prepare the salad.

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, baby kale and basil. Add a little dressing and massage it into the salad. Add the tomatoes and olives. Divide the salad among plates or bowls. Slice the chicken and place on the salad. Add the fries, eggs, pine nuts and feta cheese. Serve with fresh [pita | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/traditional-greek-pita-bread/]and more dressing for drizzling.

This wholesome chicken gyro is a flavor-intense lunch combining savory marinated chicken, crisp summer veggies fresh tzatziki on a warm fluffy pita.

Chicken Gyro Recipe

chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)

water

parsely (minced)

lemon

honey

oregano (crumbled)

tomatoes

onion

romaine lettuce

feta cheese (crumbled)

tzatziki sauce

In a large mixing bowl, stir the salt in water until completely dissolved. Place chicken in brine and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (to heat pita). Wrap the pita bread in aluminum foil and seal tightly.

Meanwhile, make the marinade; In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour 1/4 cup into a large mixing bowl (large enough to accommodate cooked chicken later) and set aside.

Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the remaining marinade until evenly and well coated. Thread chicken onto skewers.

Place foil wrapped pita in oven and heat until warm, about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Cook chicken skewers on grill or grill pan 5-7  minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and registers 160 degrees on an instant thermometer. Using a fork, push hot chicken off skewers and into the bowl with reserved marinade. Toss gently to evenly coat; cover with foil and let sit for 5 minutes.

Assemble the Gyros; Place a pita on a piece of parchment or foil, place a layer of chicken down the center, tzatziki sauce, and veggies. Serve immediately.

You have to try this Grilled Chicken Gyro Sandwich! It&#039;s so easy to make plus it&#039;s tastier and healthier than takeout.

Grilled Chicken Gyro Sandwich

chicken breast

salt (or

rosemary

cumin

red onion (thinly sliced)

beef tomatoes (sliced)

Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced on the diagonal)

pita bread

dill (to garnish, optional)

Place the chicken strips in a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasonings. Add minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken, then if time allows marinate it in the fridge for up to 1 hour.

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grease the grill with a bit of oil, then add chicken and cook until grill marks appear and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes in total.

To make the grilled chicken:

While the chicken is cooking, prepare toppings.

Thinly slice the onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Microwave the pita bread for about 1 minute. For assembling, load up the pita bread with a spoonful of tzatziki sauce.

Add warm grilled chicken on top of the sauce. Add sliced onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.

To prepare the gyros:

These Greek Chicken Gyros are meticulously seasoned and roasted to perfection. The chicken is marinated in a combination of savory, tangy and herbaceous flavours, stacked on a spit and slow-roasted until the exterior develops a slight caramelized char while the inside remains tender and succulent 🤤.

boneless skinless chicken thighs (1.3kg total)

honey Dijon mustard

garlic (or 3 very large ones)

lemon zest (two lemons zested)

dry oregano (to taste)

water (or stock (for the bottom of the pan))

Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).

In a bowl add the chicken, olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and oregano. Mix well. You can marinate for a minimum of one hour (even overnight for best results).

Once marinated, take the Vertical Gyro Spit Plate and thread the chicken thighs making sure to rotate each one opposite from the last.

Note: if you don’t have a Vertical Gyro Oven Plate, cut an onion in half, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment (or foil) and position two wooden skewers vertically into the onion and voila, you made your own spit and don’t need to buy one!

Now, place the gyro in the oven and add 1 cup of water or stock to the base (which will create our sauce).

Tip: you can pierce a small piece of foil making sure to cover the top chicken thigh as it will start to burn first on the top as it bakes.

Bake for 75-90 minutes or until fully cooked. Mine took exactly 1.5 hours.

Take it out of the oven, let it rest and cut! You can enjoy this chicken gyro with loaded Greek fries, on pita with tzatziki, on a Greek Salad and so much more!

It’s was amazing. I didn’t have the spit so used the onion with skewers. It worked ok, but I bought the pan for next time.

Hi Nonna, I'm making this for dinner tonight; the chicken is currently marinating. My question is can this cook slowly this afternoon and then set aside to rewarn after my son's football practice this evening? If so, would you recommend any temperature adjustments? Thank you! Seems like a super simple recipe that I'm sure will wow!

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INGREDIENTS
boneless skinless chicken thighs
olive oil
honey Dijon mustard
minced garlic
lemon zest
salt
dry oregano
water or stock

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Make authentic Greek Chicken Gyros 🌯 at home in your kitchen. Transport yourself to Greece with this easy, delicious recipe.

Greek Chicken Gyros (Authentic Cooking Method)

2-2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12-16 thighs)

tsp pepper

garlic cloves, pressed

lemon juiced

tsp cumin

plain Greek yogurt

rice

baby tomatoes

black olives

feta cheese

tzatziki ((make our easy tzatziki recipe))

pitas ((make our fluffy Greek pita bread recipe))

lemon, juiced

white onion, grated

cinnamon

tsp all spice

cloves

red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces

red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

baby potatoes

garlic powder

nutmeg

tsp chili powder

tbsp ground all spice

tbsp ground pepper

Make the marinade: add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl or baking dish and whisk together.

Marinate the chicken: add the chicken thighs to the marinade, toss to combine well and put in the fridge to marinate for at least one hour and up to 24 hours.

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Once the chicken has marinated for at least 1 hour, remove from the fridge and preheat the oven to 400F.

Use a vertical spit (meant for oven use) OR use an onion half as a base and position a skewer or two vertically into the onion like a spit on a sheet pan lined with foil. Thread the chicken thighs onto the skewer, making sure to rotate each thigh a bit as you go and the thighs are layered tightly together.

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Bake for 1- 1 ½ hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing / carving off slices of the chicken. Serve with pita, tzatziki and vegetables or in a bowl (see below for ideas).

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Use the cooked chicken to make chicken gyros bowls by dividing the cooked chicken, rice, baby tomatoes, chopped cucumber, olives, crumbled feta cheese, sliced romaine lettuce, tzatziki and pita between 4 bowls.

Variation: chicken gyros bowl

Make the marinade: add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl or baking dish and whisk together (salt, pepper, garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, ground cumin, Greek yogurt, olive oil, grated onion, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and dried parsley).

Use a vertical spit (meant for oven use) OR use an onion half as a base and position a skewer or two vertically into the onion like a spit on a sheet pan lined with foil. Thread the chicken thighs onto the skewer, making sure to rotate each thigh a bit as you go and the thighs are layered tightly together. Add the chopped red onion, chopped red pepper and potatoes to the base of the vertical spit (or sheet pan if you&#39;re using).

Bake for 1- 1 ½ hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C), baste the vegetables with any pan juices at the half hour mark. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing / carving off slices of the chicken. Serve with pita, tzatziki and vegetables or in a bowl (see above for ideas).

Variation: Gyro chicken with vegetables

Variation: Chicken shawarma

Just took my chicken out of the oven 15 minutes ago, and couldn't wait to take a bite!  The whole house smells heavenly!  The chicken is juicy and flavorful.  YUMO!  I will definitely be making Greek salads, and rice bowls from this!  Tomorrow I make Tzatziki Sauce!

absolutely brilliant recipe, marinated around 20 hours in fridge. ate with Maria's tzatziki recipe, red onion, pomodorini tomatoes, cucumber and a few French fries. served in some Greek flat bread ( shop bought unfortunately as never made bread as yet) will certainly be making this recipe over and over again.

Used this as inspiration but substituted the chicken with lamb meatballs and it was the tastiest 30 minute week night meal.

My kids (and I) love this chicken so much that they don’t want me to make chicken any other way!

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