Chicken Gyro

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• Pita bread or flatbreads
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced cucumbers
• Sliced red onions
• Sliced lettuce or arugula
• Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• Kalamata olives (optional)

How to get that TastyBurp

1. Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, combine all the chicken marinade ingredients. Mix well, making sure the chicken is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, marinate it for a few hours or overnight for more flavor.

2. Make the Tzatziki Sauce:

In another bowl, combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

3. Cook the Chicken:

Option 1 (Grill): Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken strips onto skewers. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Option 2 (Stovetop): Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil and cook the chicken strips for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.

4. Assemble the Gyros:

Warm the pita bread or flatbreads in the oven or on the stovetop. Place some chicken strips in the center of each pita. Add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and lettuce or arugula.

5. Add Toppings:

Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and toppings. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and garnish with Kalamata olives.

6. Serve:

Fold the pita bread around the fillings, securing it with foil or parchment paper if needed. Serve your homemade chicken gyros immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side.

7. Enjoy that TastyBurp!