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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita and topped with creamy feta tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Creamy Feta Tzatziki
  • 1.5 cups Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
Assembly
  • 6-8 pita breads
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 red onion sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Whisk marinade ingredients and coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix yogurt, feta, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill for tzatziki. Chill.
  3. Cook chicken in grill pan 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest chicken, then slice thinly.
  5. Warm pita and assemble with chicken, vegetables, and tzatziki.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken 2-4 hours. Drain cucumber thoroughly before mixing tzatziki.