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Gyros salad with fried chicken, fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce
Colourful Greek salad bowl topped with golden fried chicken strips, crumbled feta and creamy tzatziki

Greek gyros salad with chicken & tzatziki

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Salads
Gyros (pronounced 'yee-ros') traditionally refers to meat roasted on a vertical rotisserie, but we can achieve that characteristic, charred-spiced flavour at home in a frying pan. This salad version skips the heavy pita dough (or uses it merely as a crunchy element), placing the emphasis on freshness and the cooling contrast of the yoghurt dressing.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 500 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the marinade: Mix 2 tbsp yoghurt, lemon juice, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil and the spices. Toss the chicken strips in the mixture. Let it sit for 20 minutes.

Tip: The acidity and enzymes in the yoghurt break down the meat fibres, making it more tender after cooking. (Tenderising)
2 ✓

Cut the pita into cubes, drizzle with a little oil, and toast in a dry frying pan until crisp (croutons).

Tip: This adds a crunchy texture (texture contrast) alongside the soft vegetables.
3 ✓

Dressing (Tzatziki style): Mix the remaining yoghurt with half of the grated and squeezed cucumber, crushed garlic and a little salt.

Tip: Squeeze the water out of the cucumber, otherwise it will water down the dressing.
4 ✓

Chop the vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, remaining cucumber, onion) and arrange on a plate.

Tip: Slice the onion wafer-thin so its flavour isn't too overpowering.
5 ✓

Fry the chicken in a hot frying pan until golden brown (approx. 6-8 minutes).

Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan, or the meat will steam in its own juices rather than sear.
6 ✓

Pile the hot chicken onto the salad, crumble over the feta, sprinkle with olives and the pita chips. Drizzle with the dressing.

Recipe FAQ

How do I get the meat to taste like street food?
The spicy marinade and high-heat frying are key. Do not steam the meat; sear it!

Ingredients

  • 300 g Chicken breast fillets (or thigh fillets for a juicier result)
  • 150 g Greek yoghurt (thick)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Gyros seasoning (or a mix of paprika, cumin, cinnamon)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • 2 pcs Tomatoes
  • 0.5 pcs Cucumber
  • 1 head Red onion
  • 200 g Iceberg lettuce
  • 100 g Feta cheese
  • 50 g Kalamata olives
  • 1 pc Pita bread (optional, for chips)