🇬🇷 Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
🍗 Chicken Marinade
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1½ lb (700 g) chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
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3 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin (optional but great)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
🥒 Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat for best flavor)
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½ large cucumber, grated
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
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1–2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
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Salt to taste
Tip: Squeeze grated cucumber in a towel to remove excess water.
🫓 For Serving
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Warm pita or flatbread
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Sliced tomatoes
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Lettuce or shredded cabbage
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Optional: feta cheese
🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
Mix all marinade ingredients. Toss chicken to coat well.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for best flavor).
2. Make the Tzatziki
Combine yogurt, squeezed cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and salt.
Chill for 15–30 minutes to let flavors develop.
3. Cook the Chicken
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Skillet: Cook over medium-high heat 4–6 minutes per side until golden.
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Grill: Grill on medium-high, turning once, until cooked through.
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Oven: Roast at 220°C / 425°F for ~20 minutes, broil at end for char.
4. Assemble Gyros
Fill warm pita with chicken, veggies, feta, and a generous spoon of tzatziki.
🌯 Variations
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Low-carb bowl: Serve over salad or cauliflower rice
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Dairy-free tzatziki: Use coconut or almond yogurt + extra lemon
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or harissa to the marinade
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Authentic touch: Finish with a squeeze of lemon and extra oregano
If you want, I can also share a meal-prep version, air fryer method, or homemade pita recipe.
