Name: Chicken Gyros
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken thighs; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 whole lemon; 4 clove garlic; 3 tbsp fresh oregano; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 cup plain greek yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 1 medium cucumber; 4 whole pita bread; 2 medium tomato; 4 cup romaine lettuce

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465 cal41g protein28g carbs21g fat680mg sodium

Estimated, per serving — stays per-serving no matter how many you cook for.

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Chicken Gyros

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Ingredients

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rotisserie chickenshredded1 whole

lemon0.5 whole

fresh oreganochopped1 tbsp

olive oil1 tbsp

plain greek yogurt1 cup

fresh dillchopped2 tbsp

cucumbergrated1 medium

salt0.5 tsp

pita bread4 whole

tomatosliced2 medium

romaine lettucechopped4 cups

red onionthinly sliced0.5 medium

Cook it to

Chicken165°F / 74°C

USDA minimum internal temperatures. Measure at the thickest part, away from bone.

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Most sides finish faster than the main — start the quick ones last so everything lands hot.

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Steps

1Shred rotisserie chicken and toss with lemon juice, fresh oregano, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Warm gently in a skillet over low heat while you prep everything else.

2Mix greek yogurt, dill, grated cucumber, squeeze of lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl to make tzatziki.

3Warm pita bread in a skillet for 15 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven.

4Arrange warm pita, chicken, tomato, lettuce, red onion, and tzatziki on the table and build your own.