Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe
This Easy Chicken Gyro is a Greek-inspired delight that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, this chicken gyro recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. From the succulent marinated chicken to the refreshing tzatziki sauce, this dish is a must-try for any food lover.
Yield
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients for Easy Chicken Gyro
1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
1½ teaspoons dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
6 (6-inch) pita bread rounds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tomato, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
Instructions to Prepare Easy Chicken Gyro
Step 1: Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
Firstly, mix together Greek yogurt, cucumber, dried dill weed, minced garlic, white vinegar, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil in a bowl. Season it with salt and pepper to taste. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
Meanwhile, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss the chicken breast strips into the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor infusion.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken strips until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Step 4: Assemble the Gyros
Warm the pita bread in the oven or a hot skillet. Subsequently, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita. Layer with chicken strips, then top with diced tomato
