Homemade Gyros (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Juice from 1 lemon
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 teaspoons oregano, dried
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Salt and pepper, as needed
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup yogurt, Greek style
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1 cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon juice from lemon
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1 tablespoon dill, fresh and chopped
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Salt and pepper, as needed
→ Serving
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4 breads, pita style
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1 tomato, cut into slices
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1 red onion, sliced thin
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Lettuce, fresh
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Mix up olive oil, fresh lemon juice, crushed garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a container. Toss in your chicken thighs and make sure they're totally covered in the mix. Wrap it up and stick it in the fridge for at least an hour, but leaving it overnight works even better.
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Grab another bowl and stir together your Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, crushed garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Cover it up and pop it in the fridge so all those tasty flavors can blend together.
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Get a skillet or grill nice and hot. Take the chicken out of its marinade and cook it about 6-7 minutes on each side until it's done and has some nice char marks. Let it rest a bit before you slice it up thin.
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Get your pita breads warm on a grill or dry pan. Add some chicken slices on each one, then pile on tomato pieces, onion rings, and a handful of fresh lettuce. Drop a big spoonful of your tzatziki sauce on top of everything.
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Wrap the pitas around the fillings or roll them up tight. Enjoy them right away while they're still warm.
# Additional Notes:
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Leaving your chicken soaking in the marinade overnight makes it taste way better.