HOMEMADE CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
HOMEMADE CHICKEN GYROS – this is an easy way to make gyros and yogurt sauce at home. Chicken was marinated in chosen seasoning. So good!
Equipment
- griller
- zester
- shredded or processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon zest about 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Kosher salt ,pepper to taste
TZATZIKI SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Cucumber, shredded and remove excess oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
GARNISHING:
- 1 Romaine Lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Red Onion
- 1 piece cucumber
Instructions
CHICKEN MARINADE
- In a small bowl, add in olive oil, paprika, dried Oregano, dried Basil, garlic, lemon juice and zest. Mix and in salt if you think you needed it.
- Place chicken tenders in 1 gallon zip loc and pour in the marinade.
- Let chicken rest in the fridge for 4 hours and grill until internal temperature is at 165. About 5 minutes each side.
HOW TO MAKE THE YOGURT SAUCE
- Peel cucumber and shred using a shredder. You can use processor too for shredding.
- Drain excess fluid of the cucumber by squeezing out the fluid.
- Place in the medium size bowl and add in the Greek Yogurt, dill, zest and garlic. Add the lemon juice intermittently. Start with 2 teaspoons and add more according to the level of sourness you desire.Season with salt and pepper.
ASSEMBLE THE GYROS
- Lay the flat bread in a flat surface and spread about 2 tablespoons Tzatziki sauce.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of Tzatziki sauce and top with cucumber, chicken, tomato and lettuce
- Eat with gusto.
Notes
This recipe was adapted with revision from Damn Delicious.