Greek-Inspired Chicken Gyros (Print-Friendly Format)
Tender chicken wrapped in pita with tzatziki, fresh veggies & Mediterranean spices.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Chicken Marinade
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 inch piece of English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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6 pitas or flatbreads
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1 small romaine heart, chopped
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
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Crumbled feta cheese, optional
# How to Make It:
01 -
Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir in finely diced cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Place chicken in a large bowl or ziplock bag. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, turmeric, coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl. Pour mixture over chicken, stir to coat evenly, and marinate for 1-4 hours in the fridge.
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Heat grill to medium. Oil the grates. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill chicken for a few minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
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Warm or toast pitas. Layer each pita with chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce. Optional: sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
# Additional Information:
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Tzatziki sauce and marinade can be prepared up to 2-3 days in advance.
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Raw chicken with marinade can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before cooking.
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Leftover cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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For thinner chicken fillets, slice thick breasts lengthwise (butterfly cut).