Ingredients
For the Marinated Chicken:
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Chicken Breast or Thighs: $1.5\text{ lbs}$, boneless and skinless (cut into strips or tenders)
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Olive Oil: $3\text{ tbsp}$
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Lemon Juice: $2\text{ tbsp}$
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Garlic: $3\text{ cloves}$, minced
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Dried Oregano: $1\text{ tsp}$
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Dried Thyme or Rosemary: $1/2\text{ tsp}$
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Salt & Black Pepper: To taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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Greek Yogurt: $1\text{ cup}$ (plain, full-fat)
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Cucumber: $1/2$ medium, peeled and grated (excess liquid squeezed out)
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Garlic: $1\text{ clove}$, minced
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Lemon Juice: $1\text{ tbsp}$
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Fresh Dill or Mint: $1\text{ tbsp}$, finely chopped
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Salt: To taste
For Assembly:
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Flatbreads or Pita Bread: $4$ to $6$ pieces
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Tomatoes: Sliced
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Red Onion: Sliced into rings
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Fresh Lettuce (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
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In a medium bowl, combine the strained grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, and salt.
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Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least $30$ minutes to let the flavors meld.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
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Add the chicken pieces, tossing well to ensure every piece is coated. Let marinate for at least $15$ to $30$ minutes (or up to $4$ hours in the fridge).
3. Cook the Chicken:
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
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Add the chicken strips and cook for about $5$ to $7$ minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through ($165\text{°F}$ internal temperature).
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Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.
4. Warm the Flatbreads:
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Lightly toast or grill the flatbreads or pitas on the pan for about $30$ seconds on each side until warm and soft.
5. Assemble:
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Lay out the warm flatbreads. Layer with sliced tomatoes, red onion, and the cooked chicken.
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Generously spoon the homemade tzatziki sauce over the top, garnish with a little extra herbs, and wrap or fold to serve!
