Ivan HorvatWednesday, June 4, 2025

A perfect blend of spiced meat and fresh toppings in this Mediterranean street food classic

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Gyros is a traditional Greek dish typically made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, but this homemade version uses marinated and pan-roasted or oven-baked meat, perfect for easy home cooking. Served in warm pita with vegetables, tzatziki sauce, and often some crispy fries, it's fresh, flavor-packed, and satisfying. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings, especially in warmer seasons when Mediterranean flavors truly shine.

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Cooking Time (min)	20
Overall Time (min)	50
Preparation Time (min)	30
Complexity	Medium
Price Range	Medium
Calories	520
Number Of Portions	4
Ingredients	Meat & Marinade 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breast 3 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Tzatziki Sauce 200 g Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 tbsp olive oi 1 tsp lemon juice Salt to taste Other ingredients 4 pita breads or flatbreads 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, sliced Lettuce or arugula leaves (Optional) Crispy fries or roasted potatoes for serving
Method	Marinating the Meat Make the Marinade In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and all the spices until well combined. Marinate the Meat Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Cooking the Meat Cook the Chicken Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet or oven (200°C/390°F) until golden brown and fully cooked (about 15–20 minutes). Slice the Chicken Let the meat rest for a few minutes, then cut into thin strips for serving. Preparing the Tzatziki Mix the Sauce Combine yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Assembling the Gyros Warm the Pita Lightly warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or oven. Build Your Gyros Spread tzatziki over each pita, add meat, onion, tomato, and lettuce. Add fries if desired. Serve Fold or roll the pita and serve warm.