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Fiery Greek Chicken Gyros with Feta and Hot Pepper Spread

Name: Fiery Greek Chicken Gyros with Feta and Hot Pepper Spread
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juice and zest; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled; 1/4 cup feta cheese; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt, to taste; 4 large pita bread rounds; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; Crumbled feta cheese; Lemon wedges

Dive into the vibrant world of Mediterranean spices with this mouthwatering gyros recipe. Juicy chicken, piquant pepper spread, and creamy feta come together in a harmonious symphony of flavors.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 30, 2026

Fiery Greek Chicken Gyros with Feta and Hot Pepper Spread — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Hot Pepper Spread

For the Gyros

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 847 kcal
Protein: 46.3 g
Carbs: 78.6 g
Fat: 39.8 g
Fiber: 7.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3386 kcal
Protein: 185.2 g
Carbs: 314.5 g
Fat: 159.3 g
Fiber: 30.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs	1100	108	0	69	0
1/4 cup Greek yogurt	37	3	2	1	0
3 tbsp olive oil	360	0	0	40	0
2 cloves garlic, minced	8	0.3	2	0	0.1
1 lemon, juice and zest	12	0.2	4	0	1.2
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.5
1 tsp smoked paprika	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.9
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper	3	0.2	1	0.2	0.5
Salt and black pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled	62	2	15	0.6	5
1/4 cup feta cheese	100	5	1	8	0
1 tbsp red wine vinegar	3	0	0	0	0
2 cloves garlic	8	0.3	2	0	0.1
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes	3	0.2	0.5	0.2	0.3
Salt, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 large pita bread rounds	740	24	140	8	6
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion	23	0.6	5	0	0.8
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro	4	0.3	1	0.1	0.3
1/2 cup diced tomatoes	16	0.8	4	0.2	1
Crumbled feta cheese	141	7.1	2	12	0
Lemon wedges	10	0.2	3	0.1	0.6

These are estimated values and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
2
Add Chicken
Add chicken thighs and coat well.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Marinate the chicken overnight for an even richer flavor.

Preparing the Hot Pepper Spread

1
Combine in Processor
Combine roasted red peppers, feta cheese, red wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor.
2
Blend
Blend until smooth.
3
Season
Adjust salt to taste.
Tip: Let the spread sit for a few hours for the flavors to meld.

How to Make Fiery Greek Chicken Gyros with Feta and Hot Pepper Spread

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Chicken
Grill chicken thighs over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
2
Assembling the Gyros
Warm pita bread and spread with hot pepper spread, then top with grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
3
Garnishing
Sprinkle with crumbled feta and serve with a lemon wedge.