Greek Chicken Gyros

Ingredients:

2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets , boneless skinless
MARINADE

3 large garlic cloves , minced (~ 3 tsp)

1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp Greek yogurt , preferably full fat

1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

Black pepper

TZATZIKI

2 cucumbers (to make about 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)

1 1/4 cups Greek yoghurt , preferably full fat

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more if you want richer)

1 garlic clove , minced

1/4 tsp salt

Black pepper

SALAD

 tomatoes , desseeded and diced

3 cucumbers , diced

1/2 red spanish onion , peeled and finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Salt and pepper

TO SERVE

4 to 6 pita breads or flat breads

Instructions:

Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the Marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.

MAKE THE TZATZIKI

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.

Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.

SALAD

Combine ingredients in a bowl.

COOK CHICKEN

Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.

Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).

Remove the chicken from the grill / fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

RECIPE NOTES:

Tzatziki – makes a generous amount. But better to have too much than not enough!

Freezing – chicken can be frozen in marinade uncooked. Once thawed, massage well to remove curdling then cook per recipe

Cooked chicken will keep for 4 days in the fridge.

 Nutrition per serving assuming this serves 4 using pita bread.

Enjoy!

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