I’m obsessed with the marinade from this easy Greek Chicken Gyros recipe. The chicken is so good! Eat it in a pita or serve it over a big salad.
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- ▢½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- ▢4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- ▢1 lemon, zest and juice
- ▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢1 teaspoon cumin
- ▢1 teaspoon onion powder
- ▢½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ▢½ teaspoon turmeric
- ▢½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ▢¼ – 1 teaspoon red pepper flake, spice preference
- ▢6 medium boneless skinless chicken thighs, or 3 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
For serving:
- ▢3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ▢½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ▢1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- ▢4 large Pita flatbreads, optional for serving
- ▢tzatziki, optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt, cumin, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon & red pepper flakes. Add chicken & coat completely. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but up to overnight (do not recommend going beyond 36 hours as the yogurt will begin to break down the chicken).
Air Fryer Method:
- Air fry chicken thighs in an even layer 400°F for 20 to 24 minutes, flipping halfway in a single layer, in batches as needed.
Skillet or Grill Method:
- Head a skillet or grill/grill pan over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Cook the chicken about 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway.
Serve
- When done, transfer to a cutting board and slice. Build pita sandwiches or serve over salad with sliced chicken, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, onion, 1 slice tomato and tzatziki, if desired.
Notes
This chicken alternatively would be great over lettuce as a salad, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or Chopped Feta Salad for a carb free option!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 /4 of recipe, Calories: 365 kcal, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 54 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 3.5 g, Cholesterol: 244 mg, Sodium: 540.5 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g
WW points – 1