Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Gyros Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Istros
Time1h 30m
Serves4

tzatziki cream | tomato cream | onion chips | chives | fresh fries

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Onion Chips

Fresh Fries

Tortillas

Garnish

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Tzatziki Cream

  1. 2

    Prepare Tzatziki

    In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate until needed.

Tomato Cream

  1. 3

    Make Tomato Cream

    In a separate bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently and set aside to marinate.

Onion Chips

  1. 4

    Fry Onion Chips

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the thinly sliced red onion in cornstarch until well coated. Fry in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, seasoning with salt to taste.

Fresh Fries

  1. 5

    Prepare Fresh Fries

    In a separate pot, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the cut potatoes until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, seasoning with salt to taste.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 6

    Assemble Chicken Gyros Tacos

    Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken thighs until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Warm the pita bread or tortillas. To assemble, place pieces of chicken on each tortilla, top with tzatziki cream, tomato cream, onion chips, and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with fresh fries on the side.

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