Mediterranean Delight: Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki

Ingredients:

Chicken Marinade:

1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon vinegar

Salt and pepper

Other:

4 pita breads

1/2 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

Marinate Chicken: Mix marinade ingredients. Coat chicken and marinate at least 1 hour.

Cook Chicken: Grill or pan-fry chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into strips.

Make Tzatziki: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill.

Assemble Gyros: Warm pitas. Fill with chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Notes:

Use naan bread if pita isn’t available.

Chicken can be air-fried for ease.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes