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Extreme macro close-up of Greek Chicken Gyros highlighting glossy charred chicken and dripping tzatziki sauce.

Greek Chicken Gyros with Charred Souvlaki Chicken and Creamy Tzatziki

Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros featuring succulent, charred chicken thighs, homemade creamy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables wrapped in a warm, porous pita. A perfect high-protein dinner with hyper-realistic Mediterranean flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 545
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs Boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60ml
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano 5g
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt 245g, full-fat
  • 1/2 large English Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread Thick and porous

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for achieving charred edges on the chicken.
  • 1 Box Grater For grating cucumber for tzatziki.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Toss with chicken chunks and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Combine strained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, and oil. Refrigerate until serving.
Cooking and Assembly
  1. Heat cast iron skillet to medium-high. Cook chicken undisturbed to develop charred edges and a glossy oily sheen.
  2. Warm pita until brown spots appear. Fold chicken, veggies, and tzatziki into a beautifully messy wrap.

Notes

Ensure cucumber is squeezed completely dry for thick sauce.
Use high heat for the chicken to get the rotisserie-style char.