Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros
Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros feature juicy, marinated chicken with bright lemon, garlic, and herbs, tucked into warm pita with cool tzatziki. The contrast of tangy yogurt notes and aromatic oregano makes each bite fresh and satisfying. Serve for a casual weeknight dinner or a build-your-own gyro spread with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, paprika, dill, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- 3
Layer the chicken thighs in the prepared loaf pan, then push 3 to 4 bamboo skewers vertically through the layers to hold them together. Scrape any remaining yogurt mixture over the chicken. (If desired, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight at this point.)
- 4
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the chicken is browned and tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).
- 5
Let stand for 10 minutes.
- 6
Drain the liquid from the loaf pan. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Remove the skewers and slice against the grain.
- 7
Arrange the chicken, pitas, tzatziki, tomato, and red onion on a platter so people can assemble their own gyros.
- Calories 472.78 kcal High 24%
- Protein 36.42 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 38.03 g 14%
- Total Fat 20.41 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.43 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.04 mg High 48%
- Sodium 524.37 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.13 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 237.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 48.5 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.0 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaf Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros is a Greek dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Onion, and Dried Dill. Each serving provides about 472.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Onion, Dried Dill, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 472.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros healthy?
- Loaf-Pan Roasted Chicken Gyros has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 472.78 calories and 36.42 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 524.37 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.43 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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