Description
These Greek Chicken Gyros are packed with flavor! Tender, marinated chicken is served in soft pita bread with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, fresh veggies, and crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or to impress guests!
Ingredients
For The Chicken Marinade:
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1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and pepper to taste
For The Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ cucumber, grated and drained
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or mint)
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Salt and pepper to taste
For The Gyros:
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4 pita bread rounds
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½ cup chopped tomatoes
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½ cup sliced red onions
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½ cup chopped cucumber
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
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In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
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Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
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In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill (or mint). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator.
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Cook the Chicken:
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
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Assemble the Gyros:
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Warm the pita bread rounds in a dry skillet for about 1 minute on each side, or until soft.
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Place the cooked chicken on the warm pita bread and top with chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
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Drizzle with the homemade tzatziki sauce.
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Notes
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You can substitute chicken with lamb or beef for a different flavor.
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If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought tzatziki sauce.
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The tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, chicken gyros, homemade tzatziki, Mediterranean food, pita bread, grilled chicken, easy gyros recipe