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Greek Chicken Gyro

Greek Chicken Gyros - flavor packed chicken topped with tzatziki, feta and fresh vegetables all wrapped in warm pita. Cook chicken on the stovetop or outdoor grill.
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: greek chicken gyro, chicken gyro, best chicken gyro, gyro, greek recipe, chicken recipe, grilled chicken
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • large skilled OR outdoor gas grill

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in tenders or strips
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • pita bread
  • tzatziki homemade or store bought

Greek Salad Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halves
  • 1/2 cup cucumber seeded and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • OPTIONAL: feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

Chicken Marinade/Cooking:

  • Add lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and oregano to a bowl. Add chicken pieces then transfer to a large zip to bag.
    Refrigerate at least 1 hour up to 3-4 hours.
  • SKILLET METHOD - add 1 tablespoon of oil to large skillet over medium heat to medium high heat.
  • Shake off excess marinade then add chicken to the hot pan, cooking 3-4 minutes on the first side undisturbed so the chicken sears and caramelizes.
  • Turn it over and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes or until cooked to an internal temp of 160-165 degrees then transfer to a plate. NOTE: cooking time will vary with the size of chicken tenders.
  • GRILL METHOD: Preheat the grill to 400 degrees then oil the grates. Shake off excess marinade then place chicken tenders onto the grates.
    Grill 4-5 minutes on one side then turn and grill 3-4 minutes more or until cooked through.

Assembly:

  • In a small bowl combine halves tomatoes, cucumber and parsley and set aside.
  • Warm pita bread then place on a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Spread a layer of tzatziki, (optional) crumbled feta cheese, top with shredded lettuce .down the middle, a little of Greek salad, then add pieces of chicken (about 2 to 3 tenders).
  • Fold or roll the pita enclosing the parchment or aluminum foil around it to hold it together then eat right away.