Dairy-Free Chicken Gyro

Elevate your dinner game with this flavor-packed Dairy-Free Chicken Gyro recipe, a perfect fusion of Mediterranean spices and creamy, dairy-free tahini sauce. Featuring tender, marinated boneless chicken thighs grilled to perfection and nestled in warm, fluffy pitas, this gyro is loaded with fresh, vibrant toppings like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant parsley. The zesty tahini sauce adds the perfect finishing touch without a drop of dairy, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome and satisfying meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Try this easy, dairy-free twist on a classic chicken gyro and bring Mediterranean street food right to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 6 mini pitas or regular pitas
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 0.5 cup sliced red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
• 1 garlic clove, minced (for sauce)
• 0.25 tsp salt (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 5

Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 6

While the chicken rests, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 7

Warm the pitas on the grill for about 1 minute per side just to soften them.

Step 8

Assemble the gyros by placing chicken strips, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley inside each pita.

Step 9

Drizzle each gyro with the tahini sauce before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Chicken Gyro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1907.1

Total Fat 112.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 4140.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 101.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 5042.2mg	0%
Iron 21443.9mg	0%
Potassium 2779.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 27.1%