Name: Homemade chicken gyros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken thigh; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; salt; pepper; 300 g strained yogurt; 2 small cucumbers; 1 clove garlic; 50 ml white vinegar (3 tbsp); 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp); salt; pepper; dill; pitas for souvlaki; tomato; onion; French fries

Homemade chicken gyros

Servings

Preperation

20 minutes

Cooking

1 hour

Waiting

40 minutes

For the chicken gyros, in a bowl mix the olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper until you get an even marinade.

Cut each thigh in half so you get 2 thinner pieces. Add the chicken fillets to the marinade and mix well, then leave in the fridge for 30 minutes.

In a pan cook each piece of chicken for about 3 minutes on each side. Cut into thin strips and set aside for assembling the pita.

For the tzatziki, grate the cucumbers, transfer to a strainer, sprinkle with a little salt and leave for 5 minutes to release their liquids.

Squeeze very well with your hands or in a clean towel until all the moisture is gone.

In a bowl mix the yogurt with the crushed garlic, the cucumber, the vinegar, the olive oil, salt, pepper and a little finely chopped dill, and mix gently.

Leave the tzatziki in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving.

For serving, warm the pitas in a pan or oven until they soften and take on a light color.

Spread tzatziki, add the chicken gyros, tomato, onion and fries. Fold and serve immediately.