Chicken Gyro Topped with a Cucumber Salad

Experience the rich and savory flavors of Greece with this homemade Chicken Gyros recipe. Combining tender marinated chicken, fresh salad, and creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish offers an authentic taste of the Mediterranean that can easily be recreated in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:
🐓 2 chicken breasts
🥄 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
🌿 1 tablespoon garlic paste
🌿 1 tablespoon oregano
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧄 1 teaspoon onion powder
🧂 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
🧂 1 tablespoon Sazon (optional)
🌿 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Salad:
🥒 1 cucumber
🍅 2 tomatoes
🧅 1 red onion
🌿 2 tablespoons parsley
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🧂 Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:
🥒 1/2 cucumber, seeded
🥄 1 cup Greek yogurt
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🌿 1 tablespoon dill
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 Sea salt to taste

Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

• In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, garlic paste, oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, Sazon, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
• Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, allowing the yogurt to tenderize the chicken and the flavors to meld. If pressed for time, you can cook immediately.

2- Prepare the Salad:

• Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine them in a bowl with parsley, lemon juice, and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.

3- Make the Tzatziki Sauce:

• Grate the cucumber and place it in a bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and sea salt. Stir until all ingredients are combined.

4- Cook the Chicken:

• Preheat a grill or pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
• Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.

5- Assemble the Gyros:

• Warm pita bread in a dry pan or oven. Fill each pita with slices of chicken, and top with salad and tzatziki sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (excluding marination time)
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Nutrition per Serving: Protein: 35g, Fats: 20g, Carbohydrates: 25g
Equipment: Bowl, grill or pan, cutting board, knife, spatula

Cooking Tips:

• Allowing the chicken to marinate longer enhances the flavor and tenderness.
• Use fresh herbs for the best taste in the salad and tzatziki sauce.

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Homemade Chicken Gyros