Here’s a detailed recipe for making Greek Chicken Gyros at home:
### Ingredients
#### For the Chicken Marinade:
– 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– 2 teaspoons dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
#### For the Tzatziki Sauce:
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– Salt and pepper to taste
#### For the Gyros:
– Pita bread or flatbreads
– Sliced red onion
– Sliced tomatoes
– Chopped lettuce
– Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
– Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
### Instructions
#### Prepare the Chicken:
1. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken to the bowl and coat well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
#### Cook the Chicken:
1. Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or cook in the skillet until fully cooked through and nicely charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.
3. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
#### Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
1. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
#### Assemble the Gyros:
1. Warm the pita bread or flatbreads.
2. Place some sliced chicken on each pita.
3. Top with sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese if using.
4. Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
5. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired.
#### Serve:
– Serve the gyros immediately, and enjoy!
Feel free to adjust the toppings and sauce quantities to suit your taste. Enjoy your homemade Greek Chicken Gyros!