| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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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
Ingredients
For marinating
For the tzatziki sauce
For serving
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.