Leslie Thomas
@deliciousleslt
Easy Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
This Easy Chicken Gyro recipe features marinated chicken served in warm pita bread, topped with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering!
Details
- Cuisine:greek
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container
- 1 medium, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Easy Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients to make the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.
Step 2
For the tzatziki sauce, take a blender and combine creamy Greek yogurt, finely chopped cucumber, minced garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, dried dill, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3
Blend everything together until it’s nice and smooth, then cover it and pop it in the fridge to chill while you prepare the rest of the meal.
Step 4
Now, let’s move on to the chicken.
Step 5
In a large bowl, whisk together minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, olive oil, fragrant oregano, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 6
Add the chicken pieces and toss them well to ensure they’re evenly coated in that flavorful marinade.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about an hour to soak up all those delicious flavors.
Step 8
When you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven’s broiler and adjust the rack so it’s about 6 inches from the heat source.
Step 9
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
Step 10
Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 11
Broil the chicken in the preheated oven for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it’s beautifully browned and no longer pink in the center.
Step 12
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for about 5 minutes to keep it juicy.
Step 13
While the chicken is resting, grab a large nonstick skillet and heat it over medium heat.
Step 14
Warm each pita in the skillet for about a minute on each side until they’re soft and pliable.
Step 15
Now it’s time to assemble your gyros! Take those warm pitas and layer them with strips of the delicious chicken, a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, and your favorite toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and crunchy onion.
Step 16
And there you have it—your homemade chicken gyros are ready to enjoy! Dive in and savor every bite of this delightful dish.