Chicken Gyros

Juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. A classic Greek favorite made easy at home!

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin slices
0.25 cup olive oil
0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 pita breads or flatbreads
1 cup tzatziki sauce store-bought or homemade
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup sliced red onion
0.5 cup chopped cucumber

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Add the chicken strips to the marinade, tossing well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grates.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
While the chicken cooks, warm the pita breads on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and slightly charred.
Slice the grilled chicken into thinner strips if needed and serve inside each pita bread.
Top with chopped tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.

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