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Greek Chicken Gyros

Greek Chicken Gyros With Tzatziki – A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Favorite

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 1.5–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • For the Marinade:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but great)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Tzatziki:
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (whole milk for best texture)
  • 1/2 large English cucumber, grated
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, very finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or mint)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • For Serving:
  • 4–6 warm pita or flatbreads
  • Tomatoes, sliced or chopped
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • Romaine or shredded lettuce
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Make the marinade. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. You want a bright, fragrant mixture.
  2. Prep the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and cut larger pieces into even sizes for quick, even cooking. Add to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, marinate 2–6 hours.
  3. Make the tzatziki. Grate the cucumber, then squeeze out excess liquid using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Stir cucumber into Greek yogurt with garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill while you cook the chicken.
  4. Cook the chicken. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high until hot. Add a light film of oil, then cook chicken 4–6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. Warm the pita. Heat pitas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in a low oven. A soft, warm pita makes assembly easier and tastier.
  6. Prep the veggies. Slice tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion; rinse and pat lettuce dry. Crumble feta.
  7. Assemble the gyros. Spread tzatziki on a warm pita. Add sliced chicken, then layer on tomato, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce. Sprinkle with feta. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  8. Serve. Fold and enjoy right away. Keep extra tzatziki and lemon on the side for topping.

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