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Chicken Gyro
An easy Greek chicken gyro with a tender yogurt-lemon marinade — allow at least 30 minutes to marinate, overnight if you can. Eat it in a pita with all the fixings or serve it over a big salad.
Serves 4Prep 15 minCook 20 minChicken
Containsdairy · gluten
Inspired by a recipe from Skinnytaste ↗
Protein 33%Carbs 33%Fat 34%
About 520 kcal a serve — 42 g protein, 42 g carbs, 20 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Make the marinade
Mix allIn a large bowl combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon and red pepper flakes.
In the bowlMix all →
Marinate the chicken
MarinateAdd the chicken thighs and coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight (do not go beyond 36 hours as the yogurt will begin to break down the chicken).
In the bowlCoat chicken →
30 min+
Air fry the chicken
200°CAir fry the chicken thighs in an even single layer at 200°C for 20 to 24 minutes, flipping halfway, working in batches as needed. Alternatively, cook on an oiled skillet or grill over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway.
Slice the chicken
SliceWhen cooked through, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips.
Prep the fixings
PrepShred the iceberg lettuce, thinly slice the red onion and slice the tomato ready for serving.
On the boardPrep veg →
Build and serve
ServeBuild pita sandwiches or serve over salad with sliced chicken, about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, onion, a slice of tomato and tzatziki, if desired.
What goes inAssemble →
Cook's noteDon't skimp on the marinade time — even 30 minutes makes the chicken noticeably juicier; skip the pita and serve over salad for a low-carb option.
Estimated per serve
520 kcal · 42 g protein · 42 g carbs · 20 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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