Greek Chicken Gyros Sandwich with Tzatziki Sauce
A flavorful Greek style sandwich that takes no longer than 30 minutes to throw together and is full of Mediterranean flavors
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Author: Juli@1000lovelythings
Ingredients for the Gyros
- 2 chicken medium breasts
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T water
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp bell pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
Ingredients for the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain yoghurt both regular and soy yoghurt work well
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 T chopped mint
- 2 cloves garlic
Ingredients for the Sandwich
- 2 pita breads
- 2 handful of salad I used a mix of cos lettuce and radicchio
- 1 sliced tomato
Directions for the Gyros
Cut the chicken breasts in very thin slices
Mix all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl, add the chicken and mix until the meat is completely covered in the spice mix
Set aside for a couple of minutes while making the tzatziki sauce
In a large frying pan stir fry the chicken until done
Directions for the Tzatziki Sauce
Cut the cucumber in quarters length-wise, remove the seed and cut the remaining pieces in very thin slices
Chop the mint and garlic and give all ingredients to a mixing bowl, mix well and set aside while frying the chicken
Directions for the Gyros Sandwiches
Toast the pita bread and cut lengthwise
Add salad, gyros meat and tomatoes, garnish with tzatziki sauce