Easy Chicken Gyros - Hungry Happens (2024)

4.93 from 71 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr

Rest Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Chicken:

• 3 tbs Greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tbs white wine vinegar
• 1 medium lemon, juiced
• 1 tbs dried oregano
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless + skinless

Toppings:

• 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced thin
• fresh parsley for garnish
• pita flatbreads, warmed
• Tzatziki

Chicken:

• In a small bowl, whisk together everything but the chicken.

• Add the chicken to a large ziplock bag and then the marinade. Toss around to coat everything well and place in your fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. Or overnight. I marinated mine for 5 hours.

• Preheat oven to 350° F.

• Important: line a 9×5” loaf pan with parchment paper.

• Layer the chicken in the loaf pan and then press them down at the end.

• Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reads 160° F. Remove your pan from the oven and let it rest for ten minutes. Next drain the juices carefully from the pan.Transfer gyro to a cutting board and slice as needed.

NUTRITIONAL INFO provided is for the chicken ONLY. Tzatziki and pitas are not included.

PRO TIP: Scrunch up the paper into a ball and then open it and place it into your loaf pan. It stays in place this way.

ALWAYS make the Tsatziki at least 30 minutes prior to consumption. You want the flavors to meld together. Otherwise it’s not as flavorful.

I’ve never tried this recipe with chicken breast, it might work. Nothing beats juicy tender things though.

You can also add french fries to the toppings. One of my favorites!