Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful chicken gyros at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large pita breads
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- Sliced tomatoes (for serving)
- Sliced red onion (for serving)
- Lettuce, shredded (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Warm the pita breads according to package directions (you can warm them in a dry skillet or microwave).
- Assemble the gyros: place a portion of the cooked chicken onto each pita bread.
- Top the chicken with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
- Fold or roll the pita bread around the filling to serve.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, you can thread the chicken onto skewers before grilling or broiling instead of pan-frying.
- Make your own tzatziki sauce using Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Chicken Gyros, Greek food, pita bread, chicken recipe, easy dinner