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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
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, 1\/2-teaspoon minced garlic, mustard, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag and mix it together. Slice chicken into 1\/2-inch strips and place them into the bag. Seal the bag closed and shake to incorporate the chicken and marinade. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the grated cucumber, yogurt, dill, and remaining garlic. Mix well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Cover and place the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.<\/p>\n Place a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the hot skillet, taking care to position each slice onto the pan’s surface. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for seven to eight minutes until lightly browned on all sides and cooked all the way through. Place several slices onto each pita, add sliced onions, and a healthy dollop of the tzatziki yogurt sauce. Enjoy!<\/p>\n Let the meat cool completely before tightly wrapping each assembled sandwich in aluminum foil or plastic wrap to store leftover chicken gyros. Place the wrapped sandwiches in an airtight container or a zip-close plastic bag and refrigerate them for up to three days. When ready to enjoy, reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.<\/p>\n Yes, these chicken gyros can be made ahead of time by letting the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of days before cooking. You can also store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to three days. When ready to serve, simply reheat the chicken and assemble the gyro.<\/p>\n Follow the recipe and place the chicken on a preheated grill over medium heat after marinating. Cook on the grill and be careful of flare-ups from the olive oil.<\/p>\n A fresh Greek salad<\/a> pairs wonderfully with these chicken gyros and ensures a healthy dinner packed with fresh vegetables. Roasted vegetables<\/a> or spinach orzo salad<\/a> are also fantastic options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2109239,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307335,307330,307344,304333,304328,305271,304998,305487,304338,303966,304988,305004,304368,303887,306848,305024,304297,304188,304268,307307,305369,304026,306664,324623,306640,304388,304020,304395,304005,304398,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[310372,310369,310376,308991,308984,308481,309216,308945,310796,308992,308495,308935,308951,308745,308478,309603,308965,308308,309536,259483,310342,309377,308606,312646,309177,312615,308752,308594,308782,308549,308797,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343539],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Sausage 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Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>3 lean meat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":16,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Mediterranean","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tammy653"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! Based on a few of the reviews, I didn\u2019t put as much lemon juice. I used the juice of 1 1\/2 lemons. I also used Greek yogurt as that was what I hand on hand. Other than that, I made as written. My husband and I loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lady Fingers","givenName":"Lady","familyName":"Fingers"},"reviewBody":"I made this for dinner tonight, with a few minor changes to use ingredients I had on hand. It's an excellent recipe, tasty and simple to make. I used whole-milk Greek yogurt which is thick and not very sour, and used small flour tortillas instead of pita breads.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katzprizim"},"reviewBody":"I wanted to try to cook healthier options for my family and we love gyros. The only thing I changed with this is that I added baby romaine leaves and tomatoes. Doubling the batch and using a little less chicken in each gyro to make room for the veggies actually made it so that we had leftovers. All four of us loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"oconnor"},"reviewBody":"Made this tonight and it was a hit. It's a keeper.the only change was a little sour cream in the sauce to mellow it out.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ljay22"},"reviewBody":"I doubled this recipe for my family. I added a little cumin to the cucumber sauce on a tip from a friend, and added the onion while cooking the chicken (my family's not too keen on raw onion!). After spooning the cooked chicken into the pitas, I added a little shredded lettuce & fresh tomato - drizzled with the sauce and YUM! It was a hit and will definitely make again in the future.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hollybop"},"reviewBody":"my family and I really love this recipe. It is so quick and easy. My picky kids like to eat the chicken plain. I use naan instead of pita, we just like it better. The garlic in the sauce makes it yummy, and be sure to taste to make sure it has enough salt. Oh, and I also prefer using full-fat yogurt for the sauce. The fat free greek yogurt is just tasteless.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JessicaJason"},"reviewBody":"IMy husband and I liked it ok, but I thought it was a little to sour. If anyone could give an idea on how to fix that I would make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lauren Moore","givenName":"Lauren","familyName":"Moore"},"reviewBody":"I really enjoyed this recipe! The sauce could have used a few more spices (even something as simply as salt or pepper), but it was still really good regardless. Like the other reviewers, I also used Greek yogurt, and beyond that I also added feta cheese on top of it all when done. I also always appreciate a quick, easy meat marinade that could be used on chicken for other things as well. This recipe is a perfect quick and easy recipe to make for one or, and something great for leftovers if you have any!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mommayor"},"reviewBody":"My kids loved this recipe! I added a little sugar to the sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NikkiBoyd"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely loved it! This recipe was incredibly easy to make and both my boyfriend and I loved it. I swapped out regular yogurt with Greek yogurt for more protein and swapped the regular pita for whole wheat pita just to be healthier and it turned out amazing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"fireflyinoh"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Even my husband, who isn't particulary fond of gyros, really enjoyed it. My 18 year old said they tasted better than our favorite greek restaurant ones. I was pleasantly surprised. Great flavor, not too intense and fresh. I did add a bit of mayo to the sauce, and used italian seasoning instead of just the oregano. This will definitely be made again in the near future. Tip: Pound down the chicken as flat as possible before marinating.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Aug-95"},"reviewBody":"The sauce is what makes gyros great, and this one was bland. After tasting, I tried adding salt and a dash of cumin and it helped but it still wasn't amazing, only ok.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Raychelray"},"reviewBody":"I used fresh dill and I also added a teaspoon of red wine vinegar for the tetziki sauce. And instead of the basic tomatoes and lettuce Imake a kalamata olive and pepperoncini and feta mix! I worked at a Greek restaurant and they used it in their gyros it's the best!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"manchesterunited"},"reviewBody":"Thought the chicken and the sauce were bland, will not make again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Hsmomforlife"},"reviewBody":"I give this one star, only because I couldn't give it zero. This was horrible. The chicken was nothing like gyros flavor at all. It was lemon chicken. None of my kids or my husband enjoyed this and they usually are pretty easy to please. I couldn't even finish mine. The sauce was pretty good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"angela32"},"reviewBody":"Love these! Very tasty","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"23685","romance_copy_dek":"This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. 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