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Two delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyros stuffed with grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, and creamy feta tzatziki sauce.

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Enjoy these flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki. This recipe is perfect for families and home cooks looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken thigh fillets boneless skinless
Marinade
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or red wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt preferably full fat
  • 1.5 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
Tzatziki
  • 2 cucumbers to make about 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice
  • 1.25 cups Greek yoghurt preferably full fat
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or more if you want richer
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
Salad
  • 3 tomatoes desseeded and diced
  • 3 cucumbers diced
  • 0.5 red spanish onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves optional
  • Salt and pepper
To Serve
  • 4 to 6 pita breads or flat breads

Equipment

  • Ziplock bag
  • Box grater
  • Paper towels
  • Bowl
  • Outdoor grill
  • Fry Pan
  • Plate
  • Foil
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Place the marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.
  2. Make the Tzatziki. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
  3. Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  4. For the salad, combine ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Cook Chicken. Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).
  7. Remove the chicken from the grill or fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Assemble Gyros. If your chicken thighs are large, you may need to cut them. Get a pita bread or flatbread (preferably warmed) and place it on a piece of parchment paper or foil. Place some salad down the middle of the bread, then top with chicken and tzatziki.
  9. Roll the wrap up, enclosing it with the parchment paper. Twist the end with the excess parchment paper to secure it and cut if desired. You can also lay everything out and let everyone assemble their own.

Notes

This recipe was shared by Dr. Thompson, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Director. It evokes memories of friendship and vibrant flavors.

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