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Chicken Gyros

Juicy marinated chicken on a warm pita, topped with lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and easy tzatziki sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 pita breads
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cup lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a small bowl then refrigerate.
  • Mix chicken marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Marinate for at least 1-4 hours.
  • Grill Chicken: Heat grill to medium heat, then lift chicken from marinade, letting it drip for a few seconds before placing on hot grill. Cook on both sides for a few minutes, flipping once, until cooked through. Rest on a plate then chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Assemble: Toast or warm your pitas then add chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and drizzle with homemade tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For best results, allow the chicken to marinate for the full 4 hours to maximize flavor and tenderness.