Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1-inch piece of an English cucumber, peeled and finely diced; 6 pitas (or flatbreads); 1 small romaine heart, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 of an English cucumber, thinly sliced; Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Description

Chicken gyros feature marinated, grilled chicken served in warm pita with fresh toppings and creamy tzatziki, creating a delightful Mediterranean dish.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1-inch piece of an English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
6 pitas (or flatbreads)
1 small romaine heart, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 of an English cucumber, thinly sliced
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Make the tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dried dill, and lemon juice. Stir in diced cucumber, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, ground cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add chicken and coat it well with the marinade. Let it marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium heat and oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Grill the chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once until cooked thoroughly. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the gyros: Lightly toast or warm your pitas. Layer the pita with chopped chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and a generous scoop of tzatziki. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for at least an hour enhances flavor. If grilling is not possible, bake the chicken at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.