How to Make Greek Chicken Gyros + Tzatziki & Pita Bread | Greek Kitchen Secrets 3/3!

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.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients for Greek chicken gyros.

Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for more flavor.

Prepare a marinade using smoked paprika, dried thyme, ground coriander, chili flakes, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil.

Smash the marinade ingredients together using a mortar and pestle.

Cut the chicken thighs into small strips.

Place the chicken strips in a ziplock bag and add the marinade, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.

Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Heat a pan on medium heat and add cooking oil.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until almost ready.

Transfer the cooked chicken to a chopping board and drizzle with lemon juice.

Chop the pita bread into pieces and serve with the chicken and tzatziki.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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