Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Ingredients (serves 4)
Chicken
1½ lb (700 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
For Assembly
Pita bread or flatbreads
Sliced cucumber
Sliced tomato
Red onion, thinly sliced
Lettuce (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and coat well.
Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
2. Cook the Chicken
Heat a pan or grill over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
3. Make the Tzatziki
Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and salt.
Chill for best flavor.
4. Assemble the Gyros
Warm the pita.
Add lettuce (if using).
Layer chicken, cucumber, tomato, and onion.
Drizzle generously with tzatziki.
Fold and serve.
