Greek Chicken Gyros With Cucumber Tzatziki
Craving something fresh and flavorful? Try this delicious recipe for Greek Chicken Gyros with cool, creamy Cucumber Tzatziki – a Mediterranean favorite you can make at home!
Ingredients
- 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets boneless and skinless
Marinade:
- 3 large garlic cloves minced (~ 3 tsp)
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt preferably full fat
- 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Tzatziki:
- 2 cucumbers to make about 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice
- 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt preferably full fat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or more if you want richer
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Salad:
- 3 tomatoes deseeded and diced
- 3 cucumbers diced
- 1/2 red Spanish onion peeled and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves optional
- Salt and pepper
To Serve:
- 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads
Instructions
- In a ziplock bag, combine all the Marinade ingredients. Add the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
- For the Tzatziki, grate and squeeze excess liquid from the cucumber. Mix with remaining ingredients and set aside for flavors to meld.
- Combine all Salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Grill the chicken on a preheated oiled grill or in a pan for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice if needed.
- To assemble, warm the pita bread, place Salad, chicken, and Tzatziki down the middle. Roll and secure with parchment paper.
- Serve and enjoy the interactive meal!
Notes
Notes:
- Customize with your favorite toppings like feta cheese or olives.
- Make it a wrap station for a fun gathering.