Chicken Gyros and Homemade Tzatziki
Recipe by Christopher Genethliou
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INGREDIENTS
- ½ kg chicken thigh or breast
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion
- A little cumin (optional)
For Serving
- Tzatziki
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Cabbage
For the Tzatziki
- 2 cups (500g) strained yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 medium cucumbers, grated
- Salt
METHOD
- Cut the chicken into thin slices. Place all other ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth "cream" forms.
- Add this mixture to the chicken and mix well. Refrigerate to marinate, ideally overnight or at least one hour before cooking.
- Cook the gyros in batches in a Wok pan over high heat, adding a little oil occasionally.
For the Tzatziki:
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out its water.
- Add it to the yogurt along with the rest of the ingredients.
- Taste and adjust the flavor to your liking.



