Greek Chicken Gyros (Printable Version)
Tender lemon-garlic chicken paired with fresh veggies and a creamy yogurt sauce in warm pita bread.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 -
450 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 -
45 milliliters olive oil
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30 milliliters lemon juice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Tzatziki Sauce
08 -
240 grams Greek yogurt
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1/2 cucumber, grated and thoroughly drained
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1 clove garlic, minced
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15 milliliters lemon juice
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15 milliliters olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or fresh mint)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Assembly
15 -
4 pita bread rounds
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120 grams chopped tomatoes
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120 grams sliced red onions
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120 grams chopped cucumber
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60 grams crumbled feta cheese
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60 grams chopped fresh parsley
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the sliced chicken breast, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally overnight for enhanced flavor infusion.
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In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, drained grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until serving to allow flavors to meld.
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Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before slicing into strips.
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Heat the pita rounds in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
05 -
Place warm pita bread flat, layer cooked chicken strips in the center, then top with chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley.
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Drizzle or spoon the prepared tzatziki sauce evenly over the layered ingredients.
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Fold the pita around the fillings to form a wrap. Serve immediately while still warm for optimal taste.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Marinating the chicken overnight intensifies the flavors and yields a tender texture.