Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into strips
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros:
4 pita bread or flatbreads
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Optional toppings: crumbled feta, olives
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken strips to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for maximum flavor).
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill or mint.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil and cook the marinated chicken strips for 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Gyros:
Warm the pita bread in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
Add the cooked chicken strips, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, and any optional toppings like feta or olives.
Serve:
Fold the pita bread around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Greek Chicken Gyros!
Pro Tip:
For extra flavor, serve with a side of lemon wedges for squeezing over the gyros just before eating.