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Greek Chicken Gyros (Authentic and easy)

Tender Greek Chicken Gyros marinated in yogurt, herbs, and citrus, then pressure-cooked to juicy perfection. Serve on warm pita with your favorite toppings for a flavorful Greek meal at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs skinless, boneless, about 10–12 pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 large potato as a base for your chicken gyro

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix minced garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Heat pressure cooker on medium-high. Sear chicken thighs to lock in flavor.
  • Seal cooker. Once float valve rises, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let naturally release for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully open lid after steam release. Ensure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Slice cooked chicken into strips and serve on pita with toppings such as tomato, lettuce, onion, and tzatziki.

Notes

For crispy edges, broil the sliced chicken for a few minutes after pressure cooking. You can also freeze extra portions for quick gyro meals later.