Homemade Gyros with Tzatziki
Juicy marinated chicken, creamy garlicky tzatziki, crispy fries, and fresh toppings all wrapped in warm pita, this homemade gyros recipe delivers full Greek street-food flavor right from your own kitchen. It makes 5 to 6 generous wraps and is the kind of meal the whole table will be excited about.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
Tzatziki
Assemble
Instructions
- Step 1
Cut the chicken into strips, mix with all marinade ingredients, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Step 2
Grate the cucumbers and squeeze out all liquid in a clean towel. Mix with Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, oregano, sugar, lemon juice, and olive oil. Chill until ready to serve.
- Step 3
Cut potatoes into fries and fry or bake until golden and crispy. Season them with salt pepper and oregano. Keep warm.
- Step 4
Fry the marinated chicken in a hot pan until browned and cooked through, letting the edges caramelize slightly for extra flavor.
- Step 5
Heat pita in a dry pan until soft and warm.
- Step 6
Spread tzatziki on the pita, then layer chicken, fries, tomato slices, and red onion. Finish with ketchup, mustard, and a pinch of oregano.
- Step 7
Roll the pita tightly and wrap in baking paper. Serve immediately.
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