Tasty Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki sauce

Bring a piece of Greece to your dining table with this easy Chicken Gyros recipe. Simple yet flavourful, this entrée is a clear winner! What makes this dish so unique is the Tzatziki sauce, and chicken thighs laced in the yogurt mix. Take one bite of this Chicken Gyros dish and you will be craving for more. So, let’s find out how you can make this delicious meal at home.

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Tasty Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki sauce

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Continental

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

For marinating

• 2 cups Greek Yoghurt
• ¼ cup Lemon Juice
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp Paprika powder
• 1 tbsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 800 gms Chicken Thighs pounded

For the tzatziki sauce

• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups Greek Yoghurt
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• ¼ cup Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp dill chopped
• 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

For serving

• 5 Greek flatbreads
• 1 onion sliced
• 2 Tomatoes sliced

Course Main Dish Cuisine Continental Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people Ingredients For marinating 2 cups Greek Yoghurt ¼ cup Lemon Juice ¾ cup olive oil 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp garlic cloves minced 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp Paprika powder 1 tbsp Cumin Powder 1 tbsp Cinnamon powder 1 tsp black pepper 800 gms Chicken Thighs pounded For the tzatziki sauce 1 large cucumber 2 cups Greek Yoghurt 1 tbsp garlic minced ¼ cup Lemon Juice 2 tbsp dill chopped 2 tbsp Parsley chopped Salt and pepper to taste For serving 5 Greek flatbreads 1 onion sliced 2 Tomatoes sliced

Instructions

1. Take a large bowl and add the ingredients for marination such as Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, coriander powder, paprika, cumin powder, cinnamon powder, salt and black pepper for taste. Combine them thoroughly. Then, add the pounded chicken thighs to the bowl. Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and keep the bowl in the refrigerator for an hour.
2. Meanwhile, take a small bowl and place a muslin cloth over it. Grate a large cucumber on the cloth. Then, squeeze out the excess water from the cucumber. Now, take another large bowl and add the cucumber to it. Then, add Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix it all together using a large spoon.
3. Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit for a while until it comes back to room temperature. Then, place a large pan on medium-high heat and add oil to it. Now, add the marinated chicken thighs in portions. Cook them evenly on both sides for 5-10 minutes. Once the chicken cooks well, remove it on a plate. Then, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
4. Place a Greek flatbread on a plate and scoop out the shredded chicken in the centre of the bread. Then, layer it with sliced onions and tomatoes. Lastly, drizzle the tzatziki sauce over it and roll it up. There you have it, a yummy Greek dish loaded with flavours.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips You can bake the chicken in an oven by inserting the marinated chicken thighs in a large skewer.  Share your version of this recipe Got another way to make chicken gyros? We would be happy to learn a different version of this dish. Don’t forget to share your recipe with us! Frequently Asked Questions How long does tzatziki sauce last in the fridge? Tzatziki sauce lasts for up to 3 days in the fridge, only if placed in an airtight container. Which other meat goes well with tzatziki sauce? Any kind of meat goes well with tzatziki sauce.