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Greek Chicken Gyros

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve immediately.
For the tzatziki sauce
  1. 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.