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Mediterranean Chicken Gyro – Easy 30-Min Dinner

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A quick and flavorful chicken gyro recipe featuring juicy marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables wrapped in warm pita bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 3 tbspolive oil
  • 2 tbspred wine vinegar
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbspdried oregano
  • 1 tspground cumin
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cupGreek yogurt (full-fat)
  • 1medium cucumber, grated & squeezed
  • 2cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 1 tbspolive oil (for sauce)
  • 1 tbspfresh dill, chopped (or1 tspdried dill)
  • 1 tbsplemon juice
  • Salt to taste (for sauce)
  • 4large pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cupred onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cuplettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cupfeta cheese, crumbled
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or pan-sear in a skillet for 5–7 minutes per side.
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  6. Warm pita breads on grill or skillet for about 1 minute per side.
  7. Assemble gyros by adding sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and feta to pita. Top with tzatziki sauce, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
Squeeze cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki.
Use whole-wheat pita for a healthier option.
Double the tzatziki for extra servings or dipping.

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