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Homemade Chicken Gyros

Our Greek inspired Chicken Gyros recipe features juicy marinated chicken on a warm pita, topped with lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and easy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade

  • 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 freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill weed
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 inch piece english cucumber peeled and finely diced

For Serving

  • 6 pita breads
  • 1 batch Chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and sliced cucumber for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine the Greek yogurt, 2 cloves minced garlic, dried dill weed, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and diced cucumber in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate.
  • Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine the olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, 2 cloves minced garlic, turmeric, coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken, stir well to coat, and marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
  • Grill Chicken: Heat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess sauce drip off. Grill the chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through.
  • Rest and Chop: Remove the grilled chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes before chopping it into bite-size pieces.
  • Assemble Gyros: Toast or warm your pita breads. Layer each pita with a generous scoop of chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and a drizzle of the homemade tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour, but avoid marinating for more than 4 hours as the lemon juice can break down the meat.