Greek Chicken Gyros

★Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Gyros:

Pita bread or flatbreads

Sliced tomatoes

Chopped lettuce

Sliced red onions

Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Upside pineapple fudge

Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions

★Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
  • In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and mix until the chicken is well-coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  1. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  1. Cook the Chicken:
  • Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
  • Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  1. Assemble the Gyros:
  • Warm the pita bread or flatbreads on the grill or in a skillet.
  • Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
  • Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese if using.
  • Fold the pita around the fillings to form a wrap.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve the gyros immediately, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.

Enjoy!

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