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Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

By: Alyona's Cooking
I'm sharing an easy chicken gyro recipe with tzatziki sauce that tastes delicious and doesn't require a rotisserie cone!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Main
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • MARINADE FOR CHICKEN:
  • 2 lbs chicken, 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsps of GREEK seasoning or Montreal chicken seasoning
  • TZATZIKI SAUCE:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 TBSP mayo
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and liquid squeezed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 TBSP fresh dill
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 6 pocket-less pita breads, warmed up
  • 2 small tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 of a purple or sweet onion, sliced

Instructions

  • Toss together the chicken and marinade and leave on the counter top for 15-30 minutes.
  • Grill or pan-fry the chicken breasts until done, discarding any excess marinade. Then slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • To assemble gyros: place chicken pieces into the pita bread. Top with onions and tomatoes and dollop 2 heaping teaspoons over the top. Serve!
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