Classic Greek Chicken Gyros
Greek Chicken Gyros is a savory street food filled with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a cooling tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Serving platter
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken thighs or breasts skinless, sliced
- 4 pieces Pita bread for wrapping
- 250 g Tzatziki sauce for serving
- 100 g Onions sliced
- 150 g Tomatoes chopped
- 100 g Lettuce shredded
- 15 ml Olive oil for marinade
- 1 piece Lemon juiced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 5 g Oregano dried
- 1 g Salt to taste
- 1 g Pepper to taste
- 5 g Paprika optional
- 5 g Cumin optional
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (about 400°F).
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Let the meat rest for a few minutes, then slice it against the grain.
- Warm the pita bread and stuff with the sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, and fresh toppings like onions, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious gyros!
Notes
Tip: To avoid soggy pita, keep the sauce portions light and assemble right before eating.