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Flavorful Greek Chicken Gyro Wrap Recipe with Easy Homemade Tzatziki

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A quick and easy Greek chicken gyro wrap featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs and a cooling homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • ½ medium cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • Fresh lettuce or baby greens
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  2. Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water using a fine mesh strainer or clean kitchen towel. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and drained cucumber. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes until soft and pliable.
  5. Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki on each pita. Add sliced chicken, red onion, tomato slices, fresh greens, and optional feta. Fold or roll up tightly to enclose the filling.
  6. Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Squeeze cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki. Warm pita to prevent cracking. For more char, finish chicken under broiler 1-2 minutes. Slice chicken against the grain for tenderness. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are easy to make.

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Keywords: Greek chicken gyro, homemade tzatziki, chicken wrap, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner, healthy chicken wrap

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