Greek Chicken Gyros recipeNagi
These Greek Chicken Gyros are made with perfectly marinated chicken cooked in a pressure cooker, served in warm pita with homemade tzatziki for a flavorful meal reminiscent of a Greek summer night.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Mixing bowl for marinade
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken thigh fillets boneless skinless
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoon Lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt full fat
- 1 ½ tablespoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 Cucumbers for tzatziki
- 1 ¼ cups Greek yogurt for tzatziki, full fat
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice for tzatziki
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil for tzatziki
- 1 Garlic clove minced, for tzatziki
- ¼ teaspoon Salt for tzatziki
- 3 Tomatoes diced
- 3 Cucumbers diced
- ½ Red Spanish onion chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley leaves optional
- 4 to 6 Pita breads to serve
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix minced garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, dried oregano, salt, and pepper into a bowl for the marinade.
- Coat chicken thighs in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Tzatziki by mixing grated cucumbers with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in pressure cooker, lock lid, set sealing ring, and cook under pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick release steam, check tenderness, rest the chicken, then slice or shred as desired.
- Warm pita breads, assemble with tzatziki, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley.
Notes
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is perfect for a family meal or entertaining guests. The pressure cooking method ensures juicy and tender chicken every time. Customize your gyros with your favorite toppings!