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Juicy, perfectly spiced chicken gyro with creamy tzatziki wrapped in w

Restaurant-style juicy, perfectly spiced chicken gyro with creamy tzatziki wrapped in w at home, broken down into steps that actually work the first time.

Prep36 min
Cook25 min
Total1 h 01
Serves4

Ingredients

  • For the chicken — 2 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • For the chicken — 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • For the chicken — 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • For the chicken — 1 tbsp laxmi ginger garlic paste
  • For the chicken — Salt to taste
  • For the chicken — 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • For the chicken — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • For the chicken — 1 tsp garlic powder
  • For the chicken — 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • For the chicken — 1 tsp dried oregano
  • For the chicken — 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the chicken — 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 cup greek yogurt
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 cucumber, grated and squeeze out the excess water
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the tzatziki sauce — Salt to taste
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • For the tzatziki sauce — To assemble
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 6 Laxmi tandoori naan
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 cup cucumber , diced
  • For the tzatziki sauce — 1 cup lettuce, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl add chicken, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin powder. Mix well.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in a single layer for 4–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  4. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (well squeezed), garlic, dill, parsley, lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, and salt. Mix until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.
  5. Warm the naan. Spread tzatziki sauce over the bread. Add sliced chicken, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and fries if using. Fold and serve immediately.
Tip: Get the pan properly hot before adding anything — most sogginess starts with a lukewarm pan.
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