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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and creamy feta tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Creamy Feta Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cucumber grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine marinade ingredients and coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Mix tzatziki ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Cook chicken in hot skillet 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  4. Warm pita bread until soft and pliable.
  5. Assemble gyros with chicken, vegetables, and creamy feta tzatziki.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken up to 4 hours. Drain cucumber well before mixing tzatziki.