Greek Chicken Gyros with Seared Herb Chicken and Creamy Tzatziki

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Greek Chicken Gyros with Seared Herb Chicken and Creamy Tzatziki

Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros featuring succulent seared herb-marinated chicken, thick homemade tzatziki, and fresh vegetables wrapped in soft charred pita. A high-protein, Pinterest-perfect Mediterranean meal that's ready in under 45 minutes.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 gyros

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 485

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized chunks
3 tbsp (45ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 tbsp (5g) Dried Oregano
3 cloves Garlic minced

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup (240g) Plain Greek Yogurt full fat preferred
0.5 large English Cucumber grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp (3g) Fresh Dill finely chopped

Assembly & Garnish

4 pieces Pita Bread soft, Greek-style
2 large Vine Tomatoes cut into wedges
0.5 Red Onion sliced into thin crescents

Equipment

1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for searing the chicken to get charred edges.
1 Box Grater For grating the cucumber for tzatziki.

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken chunks in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown with dark char edges.

Prepare the Sauce and Assembly

Combine strained grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, and dill. Mix well and chill.
Warm the pitas. Layer tzatziki, seared chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra oregano.

Notes

Use a cast-iron skillet for the best char marks.
Always squeeze the cucumber in a towel to prevent watery tzatziki.