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Quick way to grow your own with 3 Chicken Gyros recipes.

Explore three delicious and quick chicken gyros recipes perfect for any meal. These recipes offer a straightforward approach to making flavorful gyros right in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Gyros Base
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Toppings & Wraps
  • 4 pita bread warm
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Grater

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips or small chunks.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's evenly coated, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  3. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Assemble Gyros
  1. Warm the pita bread according to package instructions.
  2. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each warm pita.
  3. Fill the pita with cooked chicken, sliced tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
  4. Fold or roll the pita to create a gyro.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to customize toppings with other vegetables like bell peppers or olives.