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Greek Chicken Gyros with Authentic Homemade Tzatziki

Enjoy authentic Greek Chicken Gyros featuring seared, oregano-marinated chicken, thick homemade tzatziki, and fresh vegetables wrapped in a soft pita. A perfect 30-minute Mediterranean meal with professional charred edges and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Sliced into thin strips (680g)
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano 3g
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 15ml
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt 245g
  • 1 cup Grated Cucumber 150g, squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 15ml
Toppings & Assembly
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread Soft and circular
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes 150g, halved
  • 1 small Red Onion Sliced into thin rings
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley 15g, sprigs

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for achieving charred edges on the chicken.
  • 1 Box grater Used for grating the cucumber for tzatziki.
  • 1 Kitchen Towel Used to squeeze moisture from the cucumber.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano in a bowl. Toss chicken strips to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Grate cucumber and squeeze dry in a towel. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice, and seasonings. Chill until serving.
Cooking & Assembly
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side until charred edges appear and internal temp is 165°F.
  2. Warm pitas, then fill with chicken, tomatoes, red onion rings, and a heavy dollop of tzatziki. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 32gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Squeeze cucumber thoroughly to prevent a watery sauce.
Ensure the pan is smoking hot for the best charred chicken texture.
Keyword Chicken Pita Wrap,Greek Chicken Gyros,Homemade Tzatziki

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