Description
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe features tender marinated chicken breast cooked to golden perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables, crumbled feta, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for quick lunches or casual dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or mint)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros:
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop; marinating overnight will yield the best taste.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and well-drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill or mint. Stir until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve to enhance flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated chicken slices and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips suitable for filling the gyros.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita bread rounds in a dry skillet or by wrapping them in foil and heating in the oven until soft and pliable. Lay each warmed pita flat and evenly distribute the cooked chicken strips. Top with chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley for a burst of fresh flavors.
- Add Tzatziki Sauce: Generously drizzle the prepared tzatziki sauce over the assembled ingredients on each pita, or spoon it on top to your preference, ensuring every bite is creamy and refreshing.
- Wrap and Serve: Carefully fold the pita around the fillings creating a wrap. Serve the gyros immediately while warm for the best taste and enjoyment.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if time allows.
- Make sure to drain the grated cucumber well to prevent a watery tzatziki sauce.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or mint to enhance the tzatziki’s flavor.
- You can substitute chicken breast with thighs for a juicier gyro.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
