Greek Chicken Gyro
Tender marinated chicken cooked on a skillet and wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. A classic Mediterranean favorite that's ready in just 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 0.75 inch). In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour marinade over it, coating well. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine greek yogurt with fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki sauce.
Step 4
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 5
Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Step 6
Warm pita bread in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side or over an open flame.
Step 7
Spread tzatziki sauce on each warm pita bread.
Step 8
Top with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley.
Step 9
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the filling and fold pita in half. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- meat mallet
- shallow dish
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- meat thermometer
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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