Chicken Gyros With Cucumber Salsa And Tsatsiki

Name: Chicken Gyros With Cucumber Salsa And Tsatsiki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kirby cucumbers, divided; 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (3/4 pounds); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided; 5 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; feta (optional, to taste); 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped mint; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled; 1 (12 ounce) package naan bread (four 8-inch pieces); pocketless pita bread round; 1/2 roast chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded (about 2 1/4 cups); 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 kirby cucumbers, divided
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
feta (optional, to taste)
1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 (12 ounce) package naan bread (four 8-inch pieces)
pocketless pita bread round
1/2 roast chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Peel and grate 1 cucumber, then squeeze it to remove excess water. Stir in yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, one third of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to make tsatsiki.
3
Cut remaining cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces and stir together with tomatoes, feta (if using), onion, parsley, mint, remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to make salsa.
4
Gently simmer oil, oregano, rosemary, remaining garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small heavy saucepan, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss chicken with 3 tablespoons garlic oil and brush one side of bread with remainder.
5
Heat bread, oiled side up, in a 4-sided sheet pan, covered with foil, 3 to 4 inches from broiler 3 minutes. Uncover and broil, rotating bread for even coloring, until golden in spots, about 2 minutes.
6
Spread some of tsatsiki on warm bread and top with chicken and some of lettuce and salsa. Serve remaining lettuce, salsa, and tsatsiki on the side.
7
Cooks' note: Tsatsiki can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kirby cucumbers, divided, 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt (3/4 pounds), 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided, 5 garlic cloves, minced, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gyros With Cucumber Salsa And Tsatsiki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!