Greek Chicken Gyros
Greek food has always been in the spotlight for its use of fresh spices and herbs and flavorful meats. I wanted to create a Chicken Gyro recipe using those techniques and it has to be one of my top 5 favorite meals. There’s so much flavor in each bite and it can be made in no time.
Yield: 5-6 Servings
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
MARINADE
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoon greek yogurt (full fat is preferable)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE TOPPING
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper
TO SERVE:
2 Cups Tzatziki Sauce (https://maciskitchen.com/blog/2018/5/21/tzatziki-sauce)
5 or 6 pita breads
Directions:
In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine the chicken, garlic, lemon, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, salt & pepper. Marinate for at least an hour (or up to 24 hours, the longer the better)
Preheat grill pan to medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through and browned on both sides. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
To serve, get a pita bread (warmed up) and place it on a piece of parchment paper. Place a spoonful of tzatziki sauce and fill with chicken (chopped up if needed), tomatoes, onion and lettuce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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