Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
Prep Time: 20 mins | Marinating Time: 2 to 24 hours | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: Varies | Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 lb chicken thighs (~6 pcs), boneless and skinless
Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp Crushed Garlic
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Tbsp Greek yogurt (preferably full fat)
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp Black pepper, (or to taste)
Tzatziki:
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full fat)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more for a richer taste)
- 2 Tbps Crushed Garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Dill
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- Sliced tomato
- Finely Sliced onion, finely chopped
- Finely Chopped Lettuce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Feta cheese Crumbles
To Serve:
- 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads
Directions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Gather all marinade ingredients. Place them in a ziplock bag and mix thoroughly. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they're fully coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Prepare the Tzatziki:
- Cut cucumbers lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon, and grate coarsely. Wrap in a towel to squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, mix cucumber with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Set aside for at least 20 minutes.
- Prep the toppings:
- Slice tomato, salad, onion, and crumble feta. (Can be combined or added separately).
- Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Layer Muffin Tin with Parchment paper. Lay some baker’s twine over the parchment paper with the edges overlapping the sides for future tying. Remove chicken from marinade and lay the pieces and stack flat one over the other to fill the pan. Once filled, use the twine to tie the chicken together for later. Cover with Aluminum foil and place in the oven to cook until safe internal temperature has been reached. Approximately 45 min. Remove from the oven and gently remove the chicken “block” from the tin. Preheat a pan in the oven and then place the chicken onto the pan and back into the oven at high heat to brown/broil making sure to rotate so that it evenly browns on all sides. Once browned, remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes under foil.
- Assemble the Gyros:
- Carve the chicken thighs into smaller pieces. Warm the pita (or flatbreads) and place them on parchment paper. Layer with toppings of choice, chicken, and a dollop of tzatziki. Roll up the pita and secure them with parchment, twisting the ends to hold everything together.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or lay out all ingredients for guests to assemble their own gyros. Enjoy!
To Serve:
- 4 to 6 pita breads or flatbreads
