Chicken Gyros in Pita Bread with Tzatziki, Fresh Vegetables, and Herbs

Name: Chicken Gyros in Pita Bread with Tzatziki, Fresh Vegetables, and Herbs
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: natural greek-style yogurt; cucumber; garlic clove; dill; olive oil; lemon; salt; 1,5 l water; chicken gyros; red onion; tomatoes; pita breads

Juicy chicken gyros in pita bread is inspired by Greek cuisine, combining lightly spiced meat with creamy tzatziki dip for a fresh and light contrast. Crunchy vegetables and aromatic herbs enhance the balance of flavors, adding a refreshing touch to every bite. This dish offers a simple yet delicious take on a Mediterranean street food classic.

25 min

Tzatziki Dip:: 2 pkgnatural greek-style yogurt; 1 cucumber; 2 garlic clove; 1 pkgdill; 1 tbspolive oil; 0.5 lemon; 1 tspsalt
Chicken Gyros:: 1,5 l water; 2 pkgchicken gyros
Additional Ingredients:: 1 red onion; 1 pkgtomatoes; 2 pkgpita breads; 0.5 lemon

Tip

1. Add the lemon juice to the dip gradually. If it tastes too sour, add a teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavour.

2. Before baking the pita bread, lightly brush it with water to keep it soft.

1
Pour the yogurts into a bowl. Peel and rinse the cucumber, then grate it coarsely. Peel the garlic and press it. Rinse the dill and chop it finely. Add the grated cucumber, garlic, and dill to the yogurt. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt, stir well, and let it rest.
2
Pour 1.5 l of water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Remove the outer packaging from the chicken gyros and place it in the pot in its cooking pouch. Simmer over low heat for 11–15 minutes.
3
Peel the onion and slice it into rings. Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into slices.
4
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, place the pita breads on it, and put the tray in the oven. Bake for about 5 minutes until the breads are warmed through.
5
Remove the meat from the pot and shred it into smaller pieces using two forks.
6
Cut open the pita breads, spread them with the tzatziki dip, and fill with chicken, onion, and tomatoes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy.

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