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Quick and Easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

A quick, flavorful chicken gyro recipe with homemade tzatziki that's ready in minutes.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast sliced thin
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil for chicken
  • 1 large garlic clove minced (for chicken)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green pepper sliced
  • 1/4 cup onion sliced
  • pickles or cucumbers sliced
  • 2 flatbreads or pitas
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon zest, plus 1 tsp juice (for tzatziki)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for tzatziki
  • 1 clove garlic minced (for tzatziki)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for tzatziki)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper (for tzatziki)

Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Trim and slice 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp rosemary, and salt and pepper to the chicken; toss until evenly coated.
  • Cook the chicken on the preheated skillet for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, zest of 1/2 lemon and 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; whisk until smooth (or pulse in a food processor for creamier texture). Chill briefly if desired.
  • Warm the flatbreads or pitas if desired. Divide the cooked chicken among 2 flatbreads and top with sliced green pepper, sliced onion, and pickles or cucumbers.
  • Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the fillings, fold the flatbreads, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Notes

  • Slice the chicken thinly for quicker, even cooking.
  • Pulse the tzatziki in a food processor for a smoother texture.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use either pickles or fresh cucumbers based on preference.