Greek Chicken Gyros

Name: Greek Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken tenderloins; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 Pita flatbreads; 2 cups shredded romaine; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 red onion; ¾ cup Greek yogurt; ½ cup grated English cucumber; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 clove garlic; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course

Greek Chicken Gyros

Iris Warren

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Easy, make-ahead Greek chicken gyros! Marinate the chicken overnight and serve with the best homemade tzatziki sauce!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 Pita flatbreads
2 cups shredded romaine
2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
1 red onion thinly sliced

For the tzatziki sauce

¾ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup grated English cucumber squeezed dry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 clove garlic minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Marinate for at least 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 8 minutes.
To serve, warm pitas on the grill, about 1-2 minutes per side. Halve pitas, and fill with chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and tzatziki sauce.
Serve immediately.

For the tzatziki sauce

In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.