Greek Gyros
Marinated chicken gyros served with homemade tzatziki sauce and a fresh Greek salad. The chicken is marinated for hours in a Greek-spiced mixture, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- *2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets
- *3 large garlic cloves, minced
- *1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
- *3 tablespoons lemon juice
- *1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- *3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (preferably full fat)
- *1.5 tablespoons dried oregano
- *1 teaspoon salt
- *Black pepper to taste
- *2 cucumbers (to make about 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)
- *1.25 cups Greek yogurt (for tzatziki, preferably full fat)
- *1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- *1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for tzatziki, or more for a richer sauce)
- *1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
- *1/4 teaspoon salt (for tzatziki)
- *Black pepper to taste (for tzatziki)
- *3 tomatoes, desseeded and diced
- *3 cucumbers, diced
- *1/2 red Spanish onion, peeled and finely chopped
- *1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (optional)
- *Salt and pepper to taste
- *1 tablespoon oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- 1
Place marinade ingredients (garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, salt, and pepper) in a ziplock bag and massage to mix.
- 2
Add chicken to the ziplock bag and massage to coat all pieces with the marinade.
- 3
Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- 4
Make the tzatziki: Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape out watery seeds with a teaspoon.
- 5
Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater.
- 6
Wrap grated cucumber in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- 7
Place cucumber in a bowl and add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt.
- 8
Mix to combine and set aside for at least 20 minutes for flavors to meld.
- 9
Prepare the salad: Combine diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 10
Brush an outdoor grill with oil and preheat to medium-high heat, or heat 1 tablespoon oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat.
- 11
Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken pieces).
- 12
Remove chicken from grill or pan onto a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 13
Serve chicken with tzatziki sauce and Greek salad on the side.