Two chicken gyros with french fries and dipping sauce on a white plate, sitting on a off white table.

Greek Style Chicken Gyros

Name: Greek Style Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken breast, boneless; 4 10-inch Pitas; 1/4 cup Olive oil; 8 oz Greek yogurt, plain; 2 Lemons; 1 large Cucumber, unpeeled; 1 large Purple Onion, sliced thin; 2 large Roma Tomatoes, sliced thin; 6 oz Lettuce; Marinade:; 1/4 cup Olive oil; 2 Tbsp Lemon juice; 2 Tbsp Garlic powder; 2 Tbsp Dried Oregano; 2 Tbsp Dried Thyme; 1 Tbsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Dried Parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste; Tzatziki:; 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain; 1/2 large Cucumber; 2 Tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped; 2 tsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Garlic powder; Kosher salt, to taste

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 90 - 150 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

2 lbs Chicken breast, boneless
4 10-inch Pitas
1/4 cup Olive oil
8 oz Greek yogurt, plain
2 Lemons
1 large Cucumber, unpeeled
1 large Purple Onion, sliced thin
2 large Roma Tomatoes, sliced thin
6 oz Lettuce

Marinade:
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
2 Tbsp Garlic powder
2 Tbsp Dried Oregano
2 Tbsp Dried Thyme
1 Tbsp Onion powder
1 tsp Dried Parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste

Tzatziki:
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1/2 large Cucumber
2 Tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Garlic powder
Kosher salt, to taste

Directions:

Cut chicken breast into strips and add to resealable storage bag.
In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients.
Pour marinade over chicken strips and massage gently to coat.
Tightly seal storage bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
Grate 1/2 cucumber into a cheesecloth or mesh sieve to drain excess water.
Transfer to a medium bowl and add remaining tzatziki ingredients. Stir to combine.
Cover tzatziki and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
If using a grill, place cast iron griddle on cooking grid.
Preheat grill or griddle to medium (375°F).
When cooking surface reaches 375°F, lightly brush with olive oil.
Remove chicken from marinade and place directly on grill.
Grill for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Prepare fresh vegetables. Thinly slice onion, tomatoes, and other 1/2 cucumber. Rinse and dry lettuce leaves. Set all aside.
Quickly warm pitas on the griddle or grill, grill for about 1-2 minutes per side.
Remove pitas from heat.
Fill each pita with chicken strips, lettuce, thinly sliced vegetables, and tzatziki.
Tip: wrap the bottom half of each gyro in parchment paper for less of a mess.
Serve and enjoy.

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