Chicken Gyros
Tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce wrapped in pita – a delicious homemade Greek Chicken Gyro!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Warm the pita bread in a dry pan or microwave.
- Assemble the gyros by spreading tzatziki sauce on each pita, then adding the cooked chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Wrap the pita and enjoy your homemade Chicken Gyros!
Notes
For an authentic taste, marinate the chicken overnight. You can also grill the chicken for a smoky flavor.