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Greek Chicken Gyros

Everyone knows the basic symptoms of pregnancy, like morning sickness (which is, by the way, never just in the mornings) or cravings, but there’s a whole list of changes that occur that people fail to mention until you’re already pregnant. Like the fact that you become more absentminded than usual, driving away without putting the cap on your gas tank or putting your maternity pants on backwards – in all their elastic glory – at least 3 times a week. Changes in your body means your ankles start to swell and that your eyebrow lady now asks if your visit includes your upper lip.

However, while the first trimester left me feeling winded and fatigued, this second trimester has been full of energy. I’ve found a new zest for cleaning and sorting and cooking, and have spent much of this time exploring new recipes.

We recently discovered these Greek Chicken Gyros from Recipe Tin Eats and were blown away. With just using basic ingredients, the marinade of garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, greek yogurt and oregano was so delicious and the tzaztiki sauce made with freshly grated cucumbers and yogurt was flavorful, tangy, and refreshing.
 
I typically marinate the chicken for about 6-7 hours and then pan fry them, but I imagine they would be even better grilled or broiled. Serve with a scoop of freshly diced cucumber tomato salad, tzaztiki sauce, and wrap in a warmed pita. We know we’ll be making this recipe again and again!
 
Greek Chicken Gyros
Serves 4
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
For the marinade
  1. 2 lbs. boneless skinless thighs
  2. 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  3. 3 tsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
  4. 3 tbsp lemon juice
  5. 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  6. 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  7. 1½ tbsp dried oregano
  8. 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
  9. black pepper
For the Tzatziki
  1. 2 cucumbers (to make about ½ - ¾ cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)
  2. 1¼ cups plain Greek yogurt
  3. 2 tsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
  4. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  5. 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more if you want richer)
  6. ½ garlic clove, minced
  7. ½ tsp salt
  8. black pepper
For the cucumber tomato salad
  1. 3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
  2. 3 cucumbers, diced
  3. ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  4. ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
To serve
  1. 4 to 6 pita breads or flat breads
Instructions
  1. Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the Marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.
Making the Tzatziki
  1. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
  2. Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.
Making the salad
  1. Combine ingredients in a bowl.
Cooking the chicken
  1. Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).
  3. Remove the chicken from the grill / fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Assembling the gyros
  1. If your chicken thighs are large, you may need to cut them.
  2. Get a pita bread or flatbread (preferably warmed) and place it on a piece of parchment (baking) paper (or you could use foil). Place some Salad down the middle of the bread, then top with chicken and Tzatziki.
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    • FrugalHausfrau says

      I forgot to mention, during my first pregnancy, I pulled out the stove and refrigerator and cleaned under them two days before labor…talk about extreme “nesting!” 🙂

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      • Jasmine says

        Thank you so much! And the stove AND the fridge?! That’s impressive!! But oh yes, I’m looking at my house with a brand new set of eyes these days! 😀

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  3. Jhuls says

    Yum! I am hungry now! 😀 These will be a hit at this week’s FF so make sure you have enough with you. 😀 Thanks for sharing, Jasmine!

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