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Greek Chicken Gyros with Thick Tzatziki and Charred Pita

Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros featuring succulent, herb-marinated chicken breast with dark golden char marks, tucked into soft pita with thick, creamy tzatziki sauce and fresh Mediterranean vegetables for a perfect handheld meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Sliced into thin strips (680g)
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided (45ml)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed (30ml)
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced (6g)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Plus more for garnish (2g)
  • 1 cup Full-fat Greek Yogurt Opaque white (245g)
  • 1/2 large English Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry (150g)
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced (6g)
  • 4 large Pita Bread Thick and soft flour pitas
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Diced (250g)
  • 1/2 large English Cucumber Diced into chunks (150g)
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced (100g)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Small sprigs for garnish (8g)

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Grill Pan Essential for achieving dark golden char marks.
  • 1 Box grater For mincing the cucumber for the tzatziki sauce.
  • 1 Kitchen Towel To squeeze moisture out of the grated cucumber.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken strips, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, and oregano. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat remaining oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until dark golden char marks appear.
Prepare the Tzatziki and Veggies
  1. Mix Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until creamy and opaque white.
  2. Dice the tomatoes and remaining cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion and set aside for assembly.
Assemble the Gyro
  1. Lightly toast the pita bread in the same skillet for 30 seconds until soft and warm.
  2. Spread tzatziki on the pita, top with chicken, onions, tomatoes, and cucumber chunks. Garnish with fresh dill and dried oregano flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 38gFat: 22gFiber: 4g

Notes

Squeeze the cucumber thoroughly using a kitchen towel to prevent a runny sauce.
Cook chicken in a single layer to ensure those signature char marks.
Keyword Chicken Pita Wrap,Greek Chicken Gyros,Homemade Tzatziki

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