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Chicken gyros served
Homemade chicken gyros packed into soft pita with fresh salad.

Homemade chicken gyros with pita

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Reproducing Gyros at home is hard without a rotating spit, but not impossible. The secret lies in the marinade: the acidity and enzymes of the yoghurt break down the chicken to butter-softness, while oregano and lemon provide that characteristic Mediterranean flavour you know from seaside holidays.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Bowl for marinade

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic, and spices.

Tip: The calcium content and acidity of the yoghurt activate enzymes in the meat, making it tender. [Tenderising]
2 ✓

Cut the chicken thighs into strips, toss in the marinade. Leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Tip: Chicken thighs remain juicier after cooking than breast, which dries out easily.
3 ✓

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the meat (shake off most of the marinade) until golden brown.

Tip: Don't stew, fry! If there is too much marinade, the meat will just boil. The goal is browning.
4 ✓

Slice the vegetables, warm up the pita.

Tip: Fresh, crunchy vegetables counterbalance the spicy, fatty meat.
5 ✓

Fill the pita with meat, vegetables, and drizzle with more yoghurt or tzatziki.

Tip: Serve immediately.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't it spicy enough?
Store-bought spice mixes vary. Feel free to add extra oregano and garlic!
How do I warm the pita?
Sprinkle with a little water and throw into a hot, dry pan for 30 seconds a side. This makes it soft, not brittle.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken thigh fillets (skinless)
  • 150 ml Yoghurt (for marinade)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 30 ml Lemon juice
  • 30 ml Olive oil
  • 20 g Gyros spice mix (or oregano, thyme, paprika)
  • 4 pieces Pita breads
  • 2 whole Tomatoes
  • 1 whole Cucumber
  • 100 g Red cabbage or red onion
  • 10 g Fresh parsley
  • 10 g Salt
  • 5 g Pepper