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Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Name: Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Dried oregano 2 tbsp; Dried thyme 2 tbsp; Dried rosemary 2 tbsp; Caraway seeds 2 tsp; Dried basil 4 tbsp; Sweet paprika 2 tsp; Olive oil 4 tbsp; Onion ½; Salt 1 pinch; Black pepper 1 pinch; Onion ½; Chicken Breast 4; Cucumber 1; Garlic 4 cloves; Fresh dill 1 oz; Greek yogurt 2 cups; Salt; Black pepper

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Ingredients

	For chicken:
	2 tbsp Dried oregano
	2 tbsp Dried thyme
	2 tbsp Dried rosemary
	2 tsp Caraway seeds
	4 tbsp Dried basil
	2 tsp Sweet paprika
	4 tbsp Olive oil divided
	½ Onion grated
	1 pinch Salt
	1 pinch Black pepper
	½ Onion thinly sliced
	4 Chicken Breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
	For tzatziki:
	1 Cucumber
	4 cloves Garlic minced, divided
	1 oz Fresh dill finely chopped
	2 cups Greek yogurt
	Salt to taste
	Black pepper to taste

Nutritional information

391

Calories

20.1g

Fat

18.9g

Carbohydrates

37g

Protein

77mg

Cholesterol

257mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Ingredients

For chicken:
2 tbsp Dried oregano
2 tbsp Dried thyme
2 tbsp Dried rosemary
2 tsp Caraway seeds
4 tbsp Dried basil
2 tsp Sweet paprika
4 tbsp Olive oil
divided
½ Onion
grated
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black pepper
½ Onion
thinly sliced
4 Chicken Breast
boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
For tzatziki:
1 Cucumber
4 cloves Garlic
minced, divided
1 oz Fresh dill
finely chopped
2 cups Greek yogurt
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

This Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki is an easy and delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors at home. Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast flavored with Greek-inspired herbs and spices and then pan-seared along with onions. Topped with homemade tzatziki sauce and stuffed inside fresh pita or naan, it makes for a fast and comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Start out by marinating the chicken in a mix of dried herbs, grated onion, caraway seeds, sweet paprika, olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Set aside while making the tzatziki. For the tzatziki, grate a cucumber and squeeze out any excess water. Combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill in a medium bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside for the flavors to mingle. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet and cook the onions for 3 minutes. Next, add the marinated chicken and cook until no longer raw. Serve the chicken gyros right away, topped with tzatziki sauce, and enjoy!

To make the Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

1	Prepare marinade	2
In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons dried thyme, 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, 4 tablespoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 3 tablespoons olive oil, grated onion, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
2	Marinate chicken	10
Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside.
3	Grate cucumber	2
Meanwhile, grate the cucumber and squeeze out any excess water.
4	Make tzatziki	2
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 ounce finely chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5	Cook onions and garlic	4
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add ½ a sliced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3 minutes.
6	Add chicken	7
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until no longer raw, about 5-7 minutes.
7	Serve
Serve the chicken gyros with tzatziki and enjoy!

Get out of your chicken rut with this easy Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki recipe! It’s fast, it’s simple, it’s delicious. Made it? Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!