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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe

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This Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Gyros recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy the classic Mediterranean street food at home. Marinated chicken thighs are skewered and baked on a sheet pan, then served with warm pitas, fresh vegetables, tangy tzatziki sauce, and traditional toppings like feta and pickled red onions. Perfect for a family-friendly meal that comes together in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 English cucumber, shredded and pressed dry with paper towels
  • 1 1/2 cups full fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt to taste

Assembly and Toppings

  • 5 fresh pitas or naan, warmed
  • Feta cheese, for topping
  • Sliced tomato, for topping
  • Pickled red onion, for topping
  • Shredded romaine lettuce, for topping
  • Fresh dill, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Skewers: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking. Soak 5 bamboo skewers in water to keep them from burning during baking.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry, then cut into 2-inch pieces. Toss the chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon zest until fully coated and flavorful.
  3. Skewer and Bake the Chicken: Thread the chicken pieces tightly onto the soaked bamboo skewers and arrange them on the prepared sheet pan. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  4. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine the shredded cucumber (pressed dry), Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and refrigerate if desired.
  5. Warm the Pita or Naan: In the last few minutes of baking the chicken, add the pitas or naan bread to the sheet pan to warm through alongside the chicken.
  6. Assemble the Gyros: Remove the chicken and pitas from the oven. Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce on each warm pita, add shredded romaine lettuce, then slide the chicken pieces off the skewers and onto the pita. Top with feta cheese, sliced tomato, pickled red onion, and fresh dill as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning in the oven.
  • Pressing the shredded cucumber removes excess moisture, preventing soggy tzatziki sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with boneless chicken breasts if preferred, though thighs remain juicier.
  • For a quicker option, skip skewering and bake chicken pieces directly on the sheet pan.
  • Pickled red onions can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to a week.

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