Baked Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
A simple alternative to an authentic dish! Baked Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki is the easiest way to achieve the flavor without the traditional roast!
Servings: 4 -5 Gyros
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 Lbs Chicken Thighs, boneless skinless
- ¾ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ Tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ Tbsp Fresh Oregano
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, grated
Pita and Toppings
- 4 Pita, flat breads or pockets
- ½ Red Onion, sliced thinly
- 2 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and sliced thinly
- ¼ Head Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
- ½ Orange Bell Pepper, sliced
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp Dill Weed
- ½ Lemon, juiced
- Dash of smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
Chicken
- Marinate the chicken in the ingredients for the marinade for 2 hours. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
- Once marinaded, place the chicken onto a foil lined baking sheet and place into a 375° oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- If at any point there is too much liquid being released from either the chicken or the yogurt, you can remove the sheet and drain before placing back into the oven.Prep the toppings and tzatziki sauce while the chicken is baking.
Toppings
- Warm up your pitas in the leftover heat of the oven or on a pan. Warming them up will keep them flexible and pliable!
- Prep and chop your vegetables.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Mix together the ingredients for the sauce. Adjust for taste!
Assembly
- Slice the chicken into thick slices.
- Top the warm pita with tzatziki sauce, some lettuce, the chicken, and veggies of your choosing.
- Enjoy warm!