Description
Experience the authentic flavors of Greece with this easy-to-make Chicken Gyro Souvlaki recipe. Tender marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables wrapped in warm pita bread create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 2.5g sea salt
- 200g (7oz) Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 75g (2.6oz) cucumber, grated and squeezed
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh dill, chopped
- 5ml lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 4 pita breads (6in/15cm diameter)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 30g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp harissa paste & 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 5g sumac
- Fresh parsley leaves
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt. Coat chicken and refrigerate for 30-120 minutes.
- Prepare Tzatziki: Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill to meld flavors.
- Soak & Thread: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30+ minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (200°C / 390°F) and lightly oil.
- Grill Souvlaki: Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked through (74°C / 165°F).
- Warm Pita: Warm pita breads on grill or microwave for 20 seconds.
- Assemble Gyro: Fill pita with chicken, onion, tomato, feta, tzatziki, harissa-oil, sumac, and parsley. Serve with lemon.
Notes
For best results, thoroughly squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber when making the tzatziki sauce. Using chicken thighs ensures a more tender and flavorful souvlaki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: gyro,souvlaki,greek,chicken,pita,tzatziki,mediterranean,grill,easy