Chicken Gyro – Skinnytaste

I’m obsessed with the marinade from this easy Greek Chicken Gyro recipe. The chicken is so good! Eat it in a pita or serve it over a big salad.

Chicken Gyros

My husband Tommy loves Greek food (he’s obsessed with my Lamb Gyro Loaf from the Skinnytaste Meal Prep cookbook), so he’s never upset when these Chicken Gyros are on the menu! I marinate the boneless skinless chicken thighs (you can also use chicken breasts) ahead and cook them in the air fryer, skillet, or grill. It works great with whatever cooking method you choose! He likes his on a pita with all the fixin’s, and I serve mine over a big Chopped Feta Salad. Everyone’s happy! I also have Chicken Shawarma and Street Cart Chicken with White Sauce that’s also popular!

Why This Chicken Gyro Recipe Works

Like most of you, cooking meals that everyone in my house will enjoy is always a challenge. I love this recipe because it pleases my whole family. Here’s why it works:

• Versatile: You can serve it many ways, such as a bowl, over rice or salad, or in a pita.
• Convenient: Marinate it early for a quick weeknight dinner, and choose the cooking method that’s easiest for you.
• High Protein: The Greek yogurt marinade boosts the protein content, giving one serving 54 grams of protein.
• Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers-friendly, gluten-free, high-protein, Mediterranean diet-friendly, keto, low-carb

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What You’ll Need

Here are the chicken gyros ingredients. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

• Whole Milk Greek Yogurt slowly tenderizes chicken to make it juicy. While acidic chicken marinades can toughen the meat and make it rubbery, yogurt slowly breaks down the proteins in the meat resulting in the most tender texture.
• Garlic: Grate or mince garlic for a flavor boost.
• Lemon: Zest and juice lemon for a bright, fresh taste.
• Chicken Gyros Seasoning: Kosher salt, cumin, onion powder, sweet paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, red pepper flakes
• Chicken: I prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but chicken breasts also work.

How to Make Chicken Gyros

This easy chicken gyros recipe is perfect for meal prep. Marinate it the day before when you have time, then cook it the next day before dinner. It’ll take under 25 minutes no matter which cooking method you choose. See the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions.

1. Chicken Gyros Marinade: Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and coat the chicken in it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Don’t marinate it for more than 36 hours, as the yogurt will begin to break down the chicken.
2. Air Fryer: Air fry thighs at 400F for 20 to 24 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Grill or cook on the stove: over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Once cooked, slice the chicken and serve on pita or over a salad.

Variations

• Yogurt: Use nonfat or reduced-fat yogurt if you prefer.
• Dairy-Free: Substitute a dairy-free Greek yogurt.
• Lettuce: Swap iceberg with romaine or little gem.
• Onions: Replace red onion with shallots or pickled onions.
• Tomatoes: Use cherry or grape tomatoes.

Serving Suggestions

• Make a Greek salad, gyros pita, or rice bowl with iceberg lettuce, red onion, cucumbers, and tomato, and top them with feta, tzatziki, baba ganoush, or hummus.
• Add it to other salads, like my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Greek Orzo Salad, or Chopped Feta Salad.

Storage

• Refrigerate chicken for four days.
• Freeze it for 3 months.
• Thaw chicken in the fridge overnight and microwave or air fry until warm. It’s also good cold over salads.

More Chicken Thigh Recipes You Will Love

For more dinner ideas using chicken thighs, check out my Chicken Thigh Recipes collection, plus these five delicious chicken thigh recipes to inspire your next meal!