Greek Chicken Gyros

Here’s a tasty recipe for Greek chicken gyros that you can easily make at home!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill (optional)

For Assembling:

• Pita bread or flatbreads
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced red onion
• Fresh parsley or lettuce

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chicken, making sure it’s well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for more flavor).

2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:

• In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add fresh dill if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Cook the Chicken:

• Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

4. Assemble the Gyros:

• Warm the pita bread or flatbreads.
• Layer the sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley or lettuce in the pita.

Enjoy!

These gyros are delicious and perfect for a casual meal. You can also add other toppings like feta cheese or olives if you like!