Go Back
+ servings
Chicken Gyro with veggies on the side
Print

Chicken Gyro Recipe

This wholesome chicken gyro is a flavor-intense lunch combining savory marinated chicken, crisp summer veggies fresh tzatziki on a warm fluffy pita.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Chicken Gyro, Chicken Gyro Recipe, How Do I Make Chicken Gyro, How To Make Chicken Gyro
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 -6 Servings
Calories 432kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces

Brine:

  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 quart cold water

Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsely minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano crumbled

Fresh Vegetables:

  • 2 large tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 English cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 a head of romaine lettuce cut into strips

Other Ingredients:

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 4057mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1255IU | Vitamin C: 23.1mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1.5mg