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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzaziki
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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzaziki

This Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzaziki is super easy to prepare, absolutely packed with flavour and a must-try if you love Mediterranean food.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Marinating Time6 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken Gyros, Flatbreads, Greek Chicken Gyros, Tzaziki
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Tzaziki:

  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dry mint
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste

For the Chicken Gyros:

  • 3 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoons dry oregano plus extra for garnish
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • ½ large yellow onion
  • Thinly sliced tomatoes for serving
  • Thinly sliced red onion for serving
  • Smoked paprika for garnish
  • 1 serving easy yogurt flatbreads

Instructions

For the Tzaziki:

  • Coarsely grate the cucumbers over a paper towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much of the moisture from the cucumbers as possible and add them to a mixing bowl along with the yogurt, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine, taste for seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper or vinegar as desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

For the Chicken Gyros:

  • Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly both ends of each chicken thigh. Place the chicken on a board, cover with a sheet of parchment paper and evenly pound with a mallet or rolling pin until flattened but still holding its shape.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pounded chicken, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, oregano, paprika, and black pepper. Toss well to combine, cover and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat your Traeger Grill to 475F.
  • Assemble your gyros pan by screwing the spit onto the base. Start with half of a large onion, wider side facing up, and proceed to thread the marinated chicken thighs, slightly rotating each one ¼ turn to ensure even cooking.
  • Place the gyros onto the grill and cook, rotating the pan every 45 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and the thickest part of the meat registers around 160F, around 1.5 hours. Baste the chicken with the rendered juices, raise the heat of the grill to 500F and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is deeply golden in colour and the thickest part of the meat registers around 180F. Note: if using chicken breast, only cook it until the thickest part reaches 160F.
  • Remove the gyros from the heat and let it rest 5 minutes before thinly shaving the meat directly off the spit with a sharp knife. Assemble the gyros pitas by spreading a generous layer of tzatziki onto a flatbread, topping it with the shaved chicken, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, a light dusting of smoked paprika, and a pinch of dry oregano. Wrap tightly and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 2291kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 282g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 51g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 1298mg | Sodium: 6462mg | Potassium: 4107mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2088IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 18mg