Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe

The mouthwatering Greek Chicken Gyros are an iconic dish in Greek cuisine, often found on bustling streets where vendors skillfully prepare wraps filled with rotisserie-cooked chicken or pork, accompanied by tzatziki, fries, onions, and fresh tomatoes. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!

Here’s what you need for the marinade:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the tzatziki sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Additional ingredients:

• 3 pita breads
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil,  lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
   2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In another bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic,  lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill to allow the flavors to meld.
   3. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and slightly browned. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before thinly slicing it.
   4. Assemble the  gyros: Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or on a grill. Place cooked chicken pieces on each pita bread, then add sliced tomato, red onion, and lettuce.

1. Add tzatziki sauce: Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over the chicken and vegetables on each  gyro.
2. Serve: Roll up or fold the pitas over the filling. Serve immediately while warm.

Prep time: 20 minutes (including marinating) | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes

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