Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

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Matthew 6:9-13 NLT

These Greek Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki bring out the beautiful, irresistible flavors of the Mediterranean. Marinate your chicken thighs in a blend of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs. This creates an incredibly juicy and flavorful meat that will go great with the gyro toppings. Sear the chicken or grill it, slice it, and you will see the juices flowing!

I serve these in warm pitas and topped with crisp shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onions, as many French fries as I can fit! (Yes, French fries make the chicken gyro 10x better) Every gyro bite will burst with freshness. Now, I haven’t forgotten the homemade tzatziki sauce. Made with thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh dill, and lemon juice, and more olive oil. This sauce ties the gyro all together with a creamy, tangy finish that tastes like a trip back to the Greek islands.

Lauren Eliza Eats

Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Juicy Greek chicken gyros topped with crisp veggies, fries, and homemade tzatziki made with fresh dill, cucumber, and lemon. A vibrant, flavorful taste of the Greek islands.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Marinade Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 gyros

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Chicken Marinade

• 6 chicken thighs skinless and boneless
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ lemon juiced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Homemade Tzatziki

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ large cucumber (or 1 thin cucumber)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ⅓ cup fresh dill chopped
• ½ lemon juiced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Gyro Ingredients

• 1 large tomato sliced
• ½ red onion sliced
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• French fries optional
• 6 pita bread warmed

Method

 

Prepare the chicken

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the marinade, excluding the chicken.
2. Toss your cleaned chicken thighs into the bowl.
3. Mix well, cover in plastic, and marinade for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Heat a large skillet on medium heat, and cook the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown. Make sure chicken is fully cooked or continue to cook in the oven at 350℉.
5. Set chicken aside and let cool completely. Once cooled, slice chicken into strips.

Making the homemade tzatziki

1. Grate the cucumber and blot excess liquid in paper towels.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the grated cucumber, greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix thoroughly until combined and adjust seasoning to your taste.

Build your gyros

1. Air-fry French fries and prepare your vegetable toppings for the gyro
2. Assemble the Greek chicken gyro on warmed pita bread, then add tzatziki, crispy fries, sliced chicken, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. Garnish with more dill or feta cheese.