Chicken Gyros
The first time I heard of ‘gyros’ I was 18 years old. In DUBLIN IRELAND. Right. how cool? 18, drinking age, parents can’t tell me nothin. (I paid for that attitude on the 8 am bus ride tours every day) But my cool, older sister told me about these magical sandwiches as we happily roamed the streets of Dublin, after some of the best nights of my life with my cousins and siblings. But did I try it? No. Because I was 18 and probably too busy ordering a slice of cheese pizza. But fast forward 8 years later, my boyfriend Mike orders one on the Wildwood boardwalk. He gives me a bite and my obsession begins. Here I remade the classic, with a twist using marinated chicken as my protein. It has the authenticity but a little simpler for your every day cook.
Chicken marinade:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp oregano
- Add all ingredients together and mix well
- Taste & add any more seasonings you prefer
- Cover your chicken in marinade, cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge at least one hour before cooking
Tzatziki:
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp fresh dill - chopped
1 tbsp grated fresh cucumber or minced
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
- Mix well & taste
- Store in fridge covered at least 30 minutes before using
Greek Salad:
(I did not measure so this is a rough measurement, add more or less depending on your preference)
1/4 cup Chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup Chopped cucumbers
1/4 cup Chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup Chopped red onion
1/4 cup Crumbled feta
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Cook your chicken in a pan on high heat in a little oil. My chicken was thinner so I did about 5 minutes per side. I used a cast iron skillet to get a little char. Let the cooked chicken sit about 5 minutes then cut into long, thin slices.
I used individual sized naan bread. Or use pita bread. Warmed in the oven with a little olive oil.
Top naan with tzatziki, then chicken, and top with greek salad.
Enjoy!
