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Easy Chicken Gyros


Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings 4 people
Close up photo of chicken gyros stacked on top of eachother.

These Chicken Gyros are packed with tender, marinated slices of chicken served in warm pita bread that’s loaded with fresh veggies and finished off with a layer of homemade Tzatziki Sauce! 

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts thinly sliced into strips
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste or finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 Greek style pita breads
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • cups cherry tomatoes each cut into thirds
  • 1 cucumber deseeded and diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • Tzatziki Sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic paste, oregano, paprika powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl and pour it over the chicken and stir to combine.
  • Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in the chicken strained from the marinade.
  • Cook on each side for about 6 minutes or until light and golden on each side.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes then slice into long strips and set aside.
  • While the chicken is cooking, toast the pitas in a skillet over medium heat for one minute on each side.
  • Lay the pitas out and layer on the romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, onion and sliced chicken.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tzatziki sauce ingredients until smooth, drizzle it on the chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The chicken and tzatziki sauce can be stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • This recipe serves 4 to 6 depending on how full you stuff the pitas.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2654IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/chicken-gyros/