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Quick way to grow your own with 3 Chicken Gyros recipes

This recipe provides a quick guide to making three different chicken gyros, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Gyro
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic minced clove
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For Serving
  • 4 pita bread
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • lettuce shredded
Additional Gyro Variations
  • feta cheese crumbled
  • kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • hummus
  • roasted red peppers
Spicy Gyro
  • tsp red pepper flakes
Herbaceous Gyro
  • tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • tbsp fresh mint chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • skillet or grill pan
  • grater
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat evenly, then let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to an hour (or longer for more flavor).
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
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, flipping occasionally until cooked through and slightly browned.
Assemble the Gyros (Traditional)
  1. Warm the pita bread according to package instructions.
  2. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
  3. Fill with the cooked chicken, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and shredded lettuce, then fold or roll up.
Assemble the Gyros (Spicy)
  1. For a spicy gyro, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade or sprinkle on top before serving.
Assemble the Gyros (Herbaceous)
  1. For an herbaceous gyro, mix fresh chopped parsley and mint into the tzatziki sauce or sprinkle over the assembled gyro.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can also toast the pita bread lightly before serving for a crispier texture. Feel free to customize with other toppings like crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, or hummus.