Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Petra Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

Sliced chicken gyros with taziki sauce and veggies

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Ingredients

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Chicken Gyros

Tzatziki Sauce

Veggies

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Making the Tzatziki Sauce

  1. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Assembling the Gyros

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the tomato, red onion, and bell pepper. Shred the lettuce and set aside.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Gyros

    Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave. Layer the sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, and prepared vegetables onto each pita. Fold the pita over to enclose the filling and serve immediately.

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