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A freshly made chicken gyro wrapped in foil, resting on a griddle. The gyro is filled with grilled chicken pieces, sliced red onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzled with a creamy white sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
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Chicken Gyros on a Blackstone

Easy chicken gyros on your blackstone griddle. This is a must make for beginner griddlers.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, gyro, Main Course
Cuisine: greek
Keyword: chicken gyro, greek chicken gyro, gyro blackstone
Servings: 6 gyros

Equipment

  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients

Gyros:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into cubes (or thighs/tenders)
  • ½ cup Greek dressing for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil for cooking
  • 6 pita breads
  • ½ cup tzatziki sauce see recipe below
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Optional: Black olives, sliced

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
  • ½ cucumber grated and squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Place chicken cubes in a bowl or bag.
  • Add ½ cup Greek dressing, toss to coat.
  • Marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

Preheat the Griddle:

  • Set griddle to medium heat (around 375-400°F).

Cook the Chicken:

  • Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the griddle.
  • Place the marinated chicken on the hot surface.
  • Let it sear for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook until done.

Heat the Pitas:

  • Add a little more avocado oil to the griddle.
  • Place pitas down, letting them warm and get slightly crispy.
  • Flip after 30-60 seconds until both sides are soft and golden.

Assemble the Gyros:

  • Lay down a warm pita.
  • Add chicken, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and feta.
  • Spoon on tzatziki and any extras like black olives.
  • Serve & Enjoy:
  • Wrap in foil or parchment for easy handling.