Homemade Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Gyro:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
Pita bread or flatbreads
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced cucumbers
Sliced red onions
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and thread it onto skewers if using.
Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill or skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the chicken into thin strips.
To assemble the chicken gyros, warm the pita bread or flatbreads on the grill or in the oven. Place a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce on each warmed bread.
Top the tzatziki sauce with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Add the sliced chicken on top, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Serve the chicken gyros immediately, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy!