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Quick Way to Grow Your Own with 3 Chicken Gyros Recipes

Three quick and easy chicken gyros recipes that are bursting with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Gyros
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For Serving
  • 4 pita bread warmed
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • lettuce shredded
  • feta cheese crumbled (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Grill Pan (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Combine the chicken strips with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt.
  2. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
Cook 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, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
Assemble the Gyros
  1. Warm the pita bread according to package instructions.
  2. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each warm pita.
  3. Fill with cooked chicken, sliced tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
  4. Fold or roll up the pita to create your chicken gyros.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. You can also add other toppings like Kalamata olives or bell peppers.