Greek Cucumber Tzatziki with Chicken Gyros

Wrapped in a warm pita or flatbread, Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki is a delectable and refreshing dish that mixes marinated grilled chicken with a cool and creamy cucumber tzatziki sauce. This is how to make this delicious dish at home:

Components:

Regarding the marinade for chicken:

One pound of skinless, boneless chicken thighs (or breasts, if desired)

Three teaspoons of olive oil

Two tablespoons of lemon juice

Three minced garlic cloves

One tablespoon of oregano, dried

One teaspoon of cumin powder

One teaspoon of paprika

To taste, add salt and pepper.

For the sauce of tzatziki:

One cup of Greek yogurt, plain

Half a cucumber, finely chopped or shredded (if preferred, remove the seeds)

One tablespoon of dried dill or two tablespoons of freshly chopped dill

One tablespoon of lemon juice

One minced garlic clove

One tablespoon of olive oil

To taste, add salt and pepper.

To Serve:

Flatbreads or pita bread

Red onion slices

Tomato slices

Fresh spinach or lettuce

Garnish with fresh parsley or dill, if desired.

Directions:

1. Let the chicken marinate:

• Add the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
• After adding the chicken breasts or thighs, thoroughly coat them in the marinade.
• For optimal flavor, cover and chill for at least an hour or overnight.

2. Get the tzatziki sauce ready:

Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill should all be combined in a bowl.

Mix thoroughly until creamy and smooth.

As necessary, taste and adjust the seasoning. Keep the tzatziki chilled until it’s time to serve.

3. Prepare the chicken:

Heat a grill pan or your grill to a medium-high temperature.

After removing the chicken from the marinade, grill it for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, depending on its thickness, or until it is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Slice the chicken into thin strips after letting it rest for a few minutes.

4. Put the Gyros together:

Pita or flatbreads can be warmed in a skillet or on a grill for a few seconds on each side.

To construct, put a plate of warm pita on it, top it with a generous amount of sliced chicken, and then garnish it with sliced lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber tzatziki.

If desired, garnish with dill or parsley.

5. Present and Savor!

Enjoy your homemade Greek chicken gyros with cucumber tzatziki after rolling the pita around the filling!

Advice:

For added taste, you can include some olives or feta cheese.

You can serve the chicken and tzatziki over a salad rather than in a pita if you’d rather eat something lighter.

If you marinade the chicken and cook it on skewers, you can also use this recipe to make chicken souvlaki.

Savor your Gyros with Greek Chicken!