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5 from 2 votes

High Protein Chicken Gyros

These high-protein chicken gyros are PACKED with flavor, are fully made from scratch and surprisingly a lot easier to make than you might think!!!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, gyro, Healthy dinner ideas, skewers
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For Chicken Skewers

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Wooden skewers soaked in water

For Skyr Flatbreads

  • 1 cup plain skyr or Greek yogurt ~240g
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ~150g
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: Garlic powder & oregano or za’atar for seasoning

For Tzatziki

  • ¾ cup skyr or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated cucumber squeezed dry
  • 1½ tsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1½ tsp chopped fresh dill
  • Salt to taste

For Cucumber-Tomato Salad

  • 1 small cucumber chopped
  • Handful cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • + Pickled Onions for topping

Instructions

Chicken Skewers

  • Cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces.
  • In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice + zest, grated garlic, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Let marinate for 15–30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
  • Thread onto skewers.
  • Roast at 425°F for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end to crisp.

Skyr Flatbreads

  • Mix yogurt, flour, baking powder, salt, and optional seasoning into a dough.
  • Knead briefly until smooth.
  • Divide into 4–5 pieces and roll into small rounds.
  • Cook each in a hot dry skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden.

Tzatziki

  • Combine skyr, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix until creamy and well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill until serving.

Cucumber-Tomato Salad

  • In a bowl, combine chopped cucumber and halved tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 4mg
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