Chicken Gyros Made On The Grill | How to make chicken gyros?

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream with dill

Yogurt with herbs offers a lighter option, while sour cream is more budget-friendly.

Add a generous amount of olive oil into a large bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of crushed coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 3 teaspoons of smoked paprika to the bowl.

Add 3 cloves of crushed garlic and the juice from half a lime.

Season with salt and black pepper, mix everything together to ensure the salt dissolves and spices combine.

Taste the marinade and adjust salt if needed.

Place chicken thighs into the bowl and coat them with the marinade, then wash hands afterwards.

Let the thighs marinate for at least 30 minutes in a cold place, or longer if possible.

Prepare the tzatziki sauce by peeling the cucumber and grating it, then squeeze out excess water using a paper towel.

In a bowl, add 2 cups of quality Greek yogurt, 1 clove of crushed garlic, juice from the other half of the lime, 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, a bit of salt and black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried dill.

Mix the tzatziki sauce together and store it in the fridge until needed.

Prepare the grill by firing up a charcoal grill.

Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill, being cautious of oil that may cause flare-ups.

Slice a small head of iceberg lettuce into fine strips for the salad.

Check the chicken thighs periodically and flip them as needed.

Slice the red onion and cherry tomatoes, add them to a bowl, season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix together.

Once the chicken thighs are golden brown with a bit of char on both sides, remove them from the grill and place on a cutting board.

Slice the grilled chicken thighs into small pieces.

Heat flat bread or tortillas on the grill for a few seconds per side.

Place the flat bread over aluminum foil to help wrap it up later.

Assemble the gyros starting with the salad, then add the chicken thighs, and finish with a generous amount of tzatziki sauce.

Wrap the gyros and use the foil to secure the bottom part to prevent juices from leaking.

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