Chicken Gyros with Creamy Tzatziki Wraps
Serves: 4 โข Prep: 20 minutes โข Marinate: 30 minutes to 4 hours โข Cook: 15 minutes โข Total: about 1 hour
Ingredients
For the chicken
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the tzatziki
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed very dry
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or parsley
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
For the wraps
4 flatbreads, pita breads, or naan
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
2. Make the tzatziki
In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, mint or parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Chill until ready to use.
3. Cook the chicken
Heat a grill pan, skillet, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5โ6 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and fully cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
4. Warm the bread
Warm the flatbreads or pitas in a dry skillet or briefly in the oven until soft and flexible.
5. Assemble
Fill each wrap with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken.
Top with generous spoonfuls of tzatziki and crumbled feta. Finish with chopped parsley.
6. Serve
Fold and serve warm right away.
Tips
Chicken thighs give the juiciest gyros and the best char.
Squeeze the cucumber well so the tzatziki stays thick and creamy.
If you want that extra orange-red look like the photo, add a little extra paprika to the marinade.
For more flavor, let the chicken rest in the marinade a few hours.