Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki

Ingredients:
For the chicken marinade:
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips πŸ—
3 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
3 tbsp Greek yogurt πŸ₯›
3 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
1 tbsp lemon juice πŸ‹
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
½ tsp ground cumin 🌟
½ tsp paprika 🌢️
Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚
For the tzatziki sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt πŸ₯›
1 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water πŸ₯’
2 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
1 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 tbsp lemon juice πŸ‹
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped (optional) 🌿
Salt to taste πŸ§‚
For assembly:
4 pita breads πŸ«“
1 cup lettuce, shredded πŸ₯¬
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved πŸ…
Β½ cup red onion, thinly sliced πŸ§…
Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) πŸ§€
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken strips, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for best flavor). πŸ—πŸŒΏ
2️⃣ Make the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill or mint (if using), and salt. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. πŸ₯›πŸ₯’πŸ§„
3️⃣ Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken strips for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden. Set aside. πŸ”₯πŸ—
4️⃣ Warm the pita bread: Heat the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable. πŸ«“πŸ”₯
5️⃣ Assemble the gyros: Lay a pita bread flat, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on it, and layer with cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese if using. Fold the pita into a wrap. πŸŒ―πŸ…
6️⃣ Serve and enjoy: Serve the gyros immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side. Perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal! πŸ₯™βœ¨
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Marinate Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 400 kcal per gyro | Servings: 4

Leave a Comment