Nyesha’s Chicken Gyro

25 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR 10MINS

Nyesha’s Chicken Gyro

Nyesha's Chicken Gyro wraps juicy, herbed chicken with cooling tzatziki in a soft, fluffy pita. It's a Mediterranean-inspired delight that transports your taste buds with every flavorful bite.
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Nyesha's Chicken Gyro wraps juicy, herbed chicken with cooling tzatziki in a soft, fluffy pita. It's a Mediterranean-inspired delight that transports your taste buds with every flavorful bite.
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Nyesha Arrington
Nyesha Joyce Arrington is an American chef, television personality, and restaurateur. She was a contestant on Top Chef: Texas season 9; and has been on various television shows, including as a mentor and judge on Fox's Next Level Chef, alongside Gordon Ramsay and Richard Blais.
https://www.fox.com/next-level-chef/
1HR 10MINS
Total Time
$5.98
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Greek Yogurt
1 cup
Greek Yogurt
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, grated
Kosher Salt
2 tsp
Kosher Salt
plus more for seasoning
Dried Oregano
1 tsp
Dried Oregano
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh
1 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh
Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette
Tahini
4 Tbsp
Tahini
Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Water
1 Tbsp
Water
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas
1 can
(15 oz)
Chickpeas, drained
Red Onion
1
Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
Persian Cucumber
2
Persian Cucumbers, sliced
Vine-Ripened Tomato
2
Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, sliced
Fresh Parsley
2 Tbsp
Torn Fresh Parsley, leaves picked
Fresh Mint
1 Tbsp
Torn Fresh Mint, leaves picked
Fresh Dill
1 Tbsp
Fresh Dill
Assembly
Pita Bread
2 pieces
Pita Bread
Fresh Parsley
2 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Parsley
Fresh Mint
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Mint
Fresh Dill
1 Tbsp
Fresh Dill
Olive Oil
to taste
Olive Oil
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Nyesha Arrington
Nyesha Joyce Arrington is an American chef, television personality, and restaurateur. She was a contestant on Top Chef: Texas season 9; and has been on various television shows, including as a mentor and judge on Fox's Next Level Chef, alongside Gordon Ramsay and Richard Blais.
https://www.fox.com/next-level-chef/
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl combine the Greek Yogurt (1 cup), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Kosher Salt (2 tsp), and Dried Oregano (1 tsp).
step 2
Add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh (1 lb) and toss to coat completely. Refrigerate the chicken and let marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
step 3
Heat a grill pan over high heat and grill the marinated chicken thighs until charred and cooked through. Set aside.
step 4
Make the chickpea salad: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Tahini (4 Tbsp), Lemon Juice (2 Tbsp), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (to taste), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Whisk in a little bit of Water (1 Tbsp) until the vinaigrette reaches your desired consistency.
step 5
To the bowl, add the Chickpeas (1 can), Red Onion (1), Persian Cucumbers (2), Vine-Ripened Tomatoes (2), Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp), Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp), and Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp) and toss together.
step 6
Build the pita: Place the Pita Bread (2 pieces) on the hot grill or open flame to char.
step 7
Dice the chicken, season with salt and divide between the two pitas.
step 8
Sprinkle the chicken with Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp), Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp), and Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp) and drizzle with Olive Oil (to taste). Top the pita with the chickpea salad.
step 8 Sprinkle the chicken with Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp), Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp), and Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp) and drizzle with Olive Oil (to taste). Top the pita with the chickpea salad.
RECIPES TAG
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Greek
Sandwiches & Wraps
Mediterranean
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