Tender Greek Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 large cucumber, unpeeled
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced and quartered
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6-8 pita breads