Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

**For the Chicken Marinade:**
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons lemon juice
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste

**For the Tzatziki Sauce:**
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
– Salt and pepper to taste

**For Serving:**
– Pita bread or flatbreads
– Sliced tomatoes
– Sliced red onions
– Fresh parsley, chopped

 Instructions:

1. **Marinate the Chicken:**
– In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
– Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them in the marinade.
– Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best results.

2. **Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:**
– In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
– Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. **Cook the Chicken:**
– Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
– Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
– Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

4. **Assemble the Gyros:**
– Warm the pita bread or flatbreads on the grill or in a skillet.
– Place the sliced chicken on the warmed pita bread.
– Top with a generous amount of tzatziki sauce.
– Add sliced tomatoes, red onions, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

5. **Serve:**
– Serve the chicken gyros immediately, with additional tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.

Enjoy your delicious chicken gyros with tzatziki sauce! If you have any specific preferences or dietary needs, feel free to let me know, and I can adjust the recipe accordingly.