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

  1. Cut the chicken into thin slices. Place all other ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth "cream" forms.
  2. Add this mixture to the chicken and mix well. Refrigerate to marinate, ideally overnight or at least one hour before cooking.
  3. Cook the gyros in batches in a Wok pan over high heat, adding a little oil occasionally.

For the Tzatziki:

  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out its water.
  2. Add it to the yogurt along with the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Taste and adjust the flavor to your liking.