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.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 2,540 kcal per serving

Ingredients

760 grams - chicken breast or boneless thighs
30 grams - olive oil
2 tablespoons - yogurt
2 teaspoons - salt and garlic
1 tsp - pepper, paprika, sugar, oregano, basil
½ - lemon
1 ½ - cucumbers
700 grams - full-fat Greek yogurt
2–3 clove - garlic
1 tsp - fresh or dried dill
½ tsp - dried oregano
½ tsp - salt
¼ tsp - sugar
½ - lemon
30 grams - olive oil
5–6 - pita breads
800 grams - potatoes
2 - tomatoes
2 - red onions
ketchup, mustard, oregano

Instructions

Cut the chicken into strips, mix with all marinade ingredients, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
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.
Cut potatoes into fries and fry or bake until golden and crispy. Season them with salt pepper and oregano. Keep warm.
Fry the marinated chicken in a hot pan until browned and cooked through, letting the edges caramelize slightly for extra flavor.
Heat pita in a dry pan until soft and warm.
Spread tzatziki on the pita, then layer chicken, fries, tomato slices, and red onion. Finish with ketchup, mustard, and a pinch of oregano.
Roll the pita tightly and wrap in baking paper. Serve immediately.

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