Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki and Warm Naan

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken breast (Thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp Laxmi ginger-garlic paste (For the chicken marinade)
• salt (To taste; for the chicken marinade)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp oil (For cooking the chicken)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (For the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 cucumber (Grated and squeezed to remove excess water; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tbsp parsley (Chopped; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (Chopped; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 1 clove fresh garlic (Minced; source specifies 1–2 cloves)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (The instructions also allow vinegar; for the tzatziki sauce)
• salt (To taste; for the tzatziki sauce)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (For the tzatziki sauce)
• 6 Laxmi tandoori naan (For assembly)
• 1 cup onion (Thinly sliced; for assembly)
• 1 cup tomatoes (Seeded and diced; for assembly)
• 1 cup cucumber (Diced; for assembly)
• 1 cup lettuce (Chopped; for assembly)
• French fries (Optional, for assembly)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the thinly sliced chicken breast in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and cumin powder. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2–4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. 4

   Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary so the pan is not overcrowded.

6. 6

   Cook the chicken for 4–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and well-squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, lemon juice or vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and salt.

8. 8

   Mix the tzatziki until smooth, then refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can develop.

9. 9

   Warm the naan.

10. 10

    Spread tzatziki sauce over each warm naan.

11. 11

    Add the cooked sliced chicken, sliced onion, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped lettuce, and French fries if using.

12. 12

    Fold the naan around the filling and serve immediately.

Notes

The source gives a chicken marination time of 2–4 hours, preferably overnight, and a tzatziki refrigeration time of at least 30 minutes. The quantity of French fries is not specified. The tzatziki instructions permit lemon juice or vinegar, although the ingredient list specifies lemon juice.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Mediterranean
• chicken
• gyro
• wrap
• marinated
• quick meal
• family-friendly