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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Juicy marinated chicken gyros wrapped in warm pita and topped with creamy feta tzatziki and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Feta Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cucumber grated and squeezed
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh or dried
Assembly
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomatoes sliced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Combine yogurt, cucumber, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill to make the tzatziki.
  4. Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
  5. Let chicken rest and slice into strips.
  6. Warm pita breads until soft.
  7. Spread feta tzatziki on pita and add chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.
  8. Wrap and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor and tenderness significantly.