Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper recommended for seasoning mix)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 pita flatbreads, warmed
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Arrange the chicken strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, dried oregano, ground coriander, dried thyme, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly. Gently toss to coat all the chicken evenly.
- Bake Chicken: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. The chicken should be fully cooked and tender. Once done, stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice for brightness.
- Warm Pitas: While the chicken bakes or after it is done, warm the pita flatbreads in the oven for about 4-5 minutes until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Gyros: Halve the warmed pita breads and fill each with baked chicken strips, shredded romaine, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Serve: Serve the chicken gyros immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount to vary the spiciness of the chicken.
- Tzatziki sauce can be homemade with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill or purchased ready-made for convenience.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute pita with gluten-free flatbread.
- Leftover chicken can be used in salads or wraps the next day.
- Be sure to cut chicken into thin strips to ensure quick and even cooking on the sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
