Gyro Chicken Pita Recipe
Pita Bread, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Taziki and Grilled Chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pita and Vegetables
Chicken
Tzatziki Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the lettuce, dice the tomato, and thinly slice the onion. Set aside.
Cooking
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C). Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Gyro
Warm the pita bread slightly in a pan or microwave. Place a generous amount of lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, diced tomato, and onion on each pita. Top with a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- 6
Serve
Fold the pita in half and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
