Introducing the delightful Greek Chicken Gyros – a must-try! It’s our top pick for a quick and tasty dinner at home. Imagine succulent Greek Chicken, marinated to perfection, paired with homemade Tzatziki sauce and a zesty Greek salad, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
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**Chicken Marinade:**
- 2 lbs. Chicken Breast (cut into pieces)
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Oregano
**Tzatziki Sauce:**
- 1 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 Tablespoons Fresh Dill (diced)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (finely diced)
- 1 cucumber (grated and squeezed to drain)
**Greek Salad:**
- 3 Tomatoes (diced)
- 2 Cucumbers (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 Red Onion (diced)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley (diced)
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Feta Cheese
- **4-6 Greek Pita Breads (Naan bread, or Flatbread**)
Instructions
- **Marinate the Chicken:** Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bag. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- **Prepare Tzatziki Sauce:** Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, dill, and garlic. Add grated cucumber after squeezing out excess water. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- **Make Greek Salad:** Toss tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Season to taste.
- **Cook the Chicken:** Grill chicken on kebobs for 5-7 minutes per side or cook in a skillet for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
- **Assemble the Gyros:** Place chicken in pita bread, warm it up if desired. Top with tzatziki sauce and Greek salad. Add extra feta if you’d like.
