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Chicken Gyro Marinade

Chicken Gyro Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup tzatziki
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add chicken thighs, toss to coat evenly, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Lift chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a thin layer of olive oil. Cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until deep golden and 165°F (74°C) internal.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into strips.
  5. Warm pitas, spread with tzatziki, and pile on sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and cucumber. Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinating time (30 minutes) is not included in the prep time. For even more flavor, let the chicken sit up to 4 hours in the fridge. If grilling, oil the grates well and cook over direct medium-high heat for about the same time.