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Gyros (pronounced yee-roh) are traditional Greek street food that gained popularity in New York and Chicago in the 1970s due to the large number of Greek immigrants. What typically defines gyros is spit-roasted meat, served on or in pita bread and topped with onions and tzatziki sauce. In Athens, pork or chicken gyros are the most common, with lamb or beef making only occasional appearances. Traditional gyros differ from the cone-shaped lamb and beef mixture we typically identify as gyros in the United States.<\/p>\n

This version of chicken gyros doesn’t require a vertical rotisserie spit but they still taste authentic. The marinade provides the chicken with the bright flavors of the Mediterranean. However, it’s the tzatziki sauce that really lets you know you’re eating a gyro. The creamy yogurt sauce made with cucumbers, dill, and garlic provides a fresh, tangy, and cool counterpart to the lemony chicken. Not only that\u2014it’s good for you. Chicken gyros are definitely a dish you can feel great about, even after you clean your plate.<\/p>\n

Chicken Gyros Ingredients<\/h2>\n