🥙 Greek Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce

🥣 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

🍗 For the Chicken Marinade

• 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

🥒 For the Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated and drained

  

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• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint

• Salt to taste

🌯 For the Gyro Assembly

• 4 Greek pita or flatbreads (lightly warmed)

• 1 cup chopped lettuce

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tomato, diced

• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

• Fresh parsley or mint for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, whisk yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   

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2. Add chicken and coat well.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) for best flavor.

✅ Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

3. Remove, rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

✅ Step 3: Make the Tzatziki

1. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt.

2. Chill in the fridge until serving — this enhances the flavor.

✅ Step 4: Assemble the Gyros

1. Warm pita bread on a dry pan for a few seconds.

2. Spread a spoonful of tzatziki sauce.

3. Add chicken slices, lettuce, tomato, onion, and feta.

4. Drizzle extra tzatziki on top and fold the pita wrap.

5. Garnish with parsley or mint.

   

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✅ Step 5: Serve

Serve immediately with:

• 🍟 Oven-baked fries or roasted potatoes

• 🥗 A side of Greek salad

• 🍋 Extra lemon wedges for freshness

💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits

✅ Healthy Tips

1. 🧊 Marinate chicken overnight for maximum tenderness and flavor.

2. 🌿 Use whole-wheat pita for added fiber.

3. 🥒 Make extra tzatziki — it’s great as a dip or salad dressing!

4. 🥗 Turn into a bowl (no pita) for a low-carb version.