Gyros
Made with chicken, pork, or lamb, this classic Greek street food is surprisingly easy to recreate at home.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the gyro meat
- 1 kg pork shoulder (or chicken thighs, lamb, or beef)
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Ingredients to prepare the gyro wraps
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- 1 Tomato sliced
- ½ Red onion thinly sliced
- Handful of lettuce (optional)
- 1 cup crispy French fries (optional)
Instructions
Marinate the meat
- Slice the pork (or chicken, lamb, beef) into thin strips.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the meat in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
Cook the gyro meat - Option 1: Stovetop Method
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated meat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.
Option 2: Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the meat on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Assemble the gyros
- Warm the Greek pita bread in a pan or oven.
- Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce on the pita.
- Add slices of gyro meat, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and crispy fries (optional but highly recommended!).
- Sprinkle with sweet paprika for color and extra taste.
- Wrap tightly in parchment paper or foil to hold everything together.
Notes
- Roll the gyro wrap with foil paper to keep it warm longer!
- Serve warm with extra tzatziki, olives, and a Greek salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal
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