Instant Pot Greek Chicken Gyros

Greek Chicken Gyros cooked in the Instant Pot pressure cooker, and layered with homemade tzatziki and Greek salad

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Instant Pot Greek Chicken Gyros

Tender greek chicken, marinated then cooked in the Instant Pot pressure cooker or stove top, then layered in a pita with creamy homemade tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Perfect make ahead meal for lunches all week.

Prep Time3

Cook Time45

Total Time3 45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: greek chicken gyros, instant pot greek chicken gyros recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 470kcal

Author: Rachael

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbs olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
4 to 6 pita breads or flat breads

Marinade

1 Tbs minced garlic
1 Tbs apple cider vinegar
3 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
Black pepper
½ tsp parsley
½ tsp dill
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp onion powder

Tzatziki

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber seeded, finely grated and drained
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp lemon zest
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs chopped fresh dill
1 tsp fresh chopped mint
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
A drizzle of olive oil 1 tsp

Salad

3 roma tomatoes deseeded and diced
2 english cucumbers diced
1/2 red onion peeled and finely chopped
½ cup pitted Kalamat olives
1/4 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper
1/2 Tbs lemon juice

Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag, and massage to combine.
Add chicken to the bag, and make sure each piece is covered in marinade.
Let marinade for minimum 2 hours, preferably 8-10.

Make the Tzatziki

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
Scrape out the seeds, and then finely chop or grate the remaining cucumber.
Wrap it in a paper towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out liquid.
Place in bowl, and add remaining ingredients and combine.
Taste, adjust salt and pepper to preference.
Cover in place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to give flavors a chance to combine

Salad

Combine ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.

Cook Chicken

Instant Pot Instructions

Add 1 Tbs olive oil to the bottom of a 6 qt or larger Instant Pot.
Choose the Saute Function.
Once hot, sear the chicken on both sides, in small batches, do not crowd the pot. Set the browned chicken on a platter.
When all the chicken is browned, add 1 cup chicken broth, and any of the remaining marinade to the bottom of the pot.
Place the trivet into the pot and add the browned chicken to the pot, along with any juices that have collected on the platter.
Put lid onto the pot and lock lid in place.
Select High Pressure and 8 minutes cook time. (It will take about 10 minutes to reach high pressure.)
After 8 minutes cook time, turn off pressure cooker and let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick pressure release remaining pressure.

Stove-Top Instructions for Chicken

On the stove-top over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet.
Add 1 Tbs Olive oil to skillet,
Remove chicken from marinade, and add chicken to skillet.
Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 1165 degrees) and golden brown.

Assemble Gyros

Layer pita bread or flatbread with cooked chicken, add tzatziki and salad to preference, and wrap half in foil to hold it all together so it is easier to eat.

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