Chicken Gyros Recipe By Tasty

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CHICKEN GYROS

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. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Chicken Gyros image

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, mustard and oregano; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir the chicken for 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Spoon onto pita breads. Top with yogurt mixture and onion; fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
2 whole pita breads
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

GREEK CHICKEN GYRO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Here's what you need: plain nonfat greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, small whole wheat pita, lemon, olive oil, fresh oregano, lemon, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, baby spinach, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 19



Greek Chicken Gyro Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Place pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, salt, black pepper, and chicken, and toss to coat.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, chicken, and pita chips together in a large bowl and drizzle with tzatziki dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 87 grams, Sugar 49 grams

⅔ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cucumber, grated, excess water squeezed out
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 small whole wheat pita, cut into wedges
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil, + 1 teaspoon, divided
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 lemon, zested
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups baby spinach
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cucumber, thinly sliced

CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE BY TASTY

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, large yellow onion, wooden skewer, greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, garlic, coriander powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, black pepper, large cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, pita breads, onion, tomato

Provided by Mike Price

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25



Chicken Gyros Recipe by Tasty image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients and stir well.
  • On a cutting board, place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken thighs and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
  • In another large bowl or gallon plastic bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade, stirring well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to one day.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Shred the cucumber, be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • In a medium bowl, combine tzatziki ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • On a baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet, use the onion half as a base and position the skewer vertically like a spit. Skewer the chicken thighs individually, rotating each one 90 degrees.
  • Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Carve off slices of chicken to fill a pita. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 18 grams

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded flat
½ large yellow onion, peeled and root side removed
1 wooden skewer, sturdy, roughly 10 inches (25 cm)
2 cups greek yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large cucumber, shredded
2 cups greek yogurt
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 pita breads
onion, sliced
tomato, sliced

HEARTY CHICKEN GYROS

I love reinventing classic recipes to fit our taste and healthy lifestyle. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be served with oven fries or on its own. You can add Greek olives, omit the onion, or even use cubed pork tenderloin for a new taste. -Kayla Douthitt, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14



Hearty Chicken Gyros image

Steps:

  • Place chicken, marinade and mint in a shallow dish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. In another bowl, combine cucumber, tomato and onion. Serve chicken in pita pockets with sauce, vegetable mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup salt-free lemon-pepper marinade
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
SAUCE:
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
ASSEMBLY:
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

CHICKEN GYRO SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Here's what you need: greek yogurt, paprika, dried oregano, ground coriander, cumin, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, pepper, tahini paste, olive oil, salt, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, greek yogurt, english cucumber, lemon, garlic, fresh dill, pepper, salt, olive oil, lemon, slider bun, tomato, red onion, olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, wooden skewer

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30



Chicken Gyro Sliders Recipe by Tasty image

Steps:

  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, paprika, oregano, coriander, cumin, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, pepper, tahini, olive oil, and salt.
  • Add the chicken and stir to coat completely in the sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Make the tzatziki: in a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon zest, garlic, dill, pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Thread 3-5 pieces of chicken onto each wooden skewer until loosely filled, leaving at least an inch (2 cm) of space on either end of the skewers. Place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Slice the dinner rolls in half. Place the bottom half on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and chopped red onion.
  • Stick the par-cooked chicken skewers into the bottom buns, spacing evenly. Place the top buns over the skewers and press down.
  • Combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl and brush on the top buns.
  • Bake the buns and the chicken for 10 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the bread is toasted.
  • Place the gyro sliders on a large platter and serve with tzatziki.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 9 grams

1 cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons tahini paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes
2 cups greek yogurt
1 cup english cucumber, grated, salted, and drained
1 lemon, zested
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
slider bun, or dinner roll
½ cup tomato, diced
½ cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
wooden skewer

GYRO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning, full fat greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon, lemon, garlic, cucumber, kosher salt, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, red onion, chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, McCormick® dried oregano, McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper, pita chip

Provided by Jordan Fitzpatrick

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23



Gyro Chicken Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Steps:

  • Make the chicken: Preheat the grill to 350°F (180°C).
  • Season the chicken all over with olive oil and Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and with the lid closed, cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Make the tzatziki dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, cucumber, and salt until well combined.
  • Assemble the salad: Swoop the tzatziki dressing across the bottom of a large bowl. Top with the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, chickpeas, feta, and chopped chicken. Drizzle the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice all over the salad. Garnish with McCormick® Dried Oregano, McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper, and pita chips. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, 8 ounce (225 g)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning
⅓ cup full fat greek yogurt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons cucumber, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
⅓ cup cherry tomato, halved
⅓ cup cucumber, quartered
¼ cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon McCormick® dried oregano
½ teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
⅓ cup pita chip

EASY CHICKEN GYRO

Greek-inspired Mediterranean chicken gyro.

Provided by KarenCanCook

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Broiled

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19



Easy Chicken Gyro image

Steps:

  • Place Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill weed, 2 cloves garlic, white vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
  • Whisk together 4 cloves minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir in chicken strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken on a large baking sheet.
  • Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; place each pita bread into the skillet until warm and soft, about 2 minutes per pita.
  • Serve warmed pita bread topped with chicken strips, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tomato, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped

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