Name: Cafe Athens Chicken Gyros Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken breast; 1 cup Olive oil; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons Lemon juice; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 4 pieces Pita bread; 2 cups Lettuce, shredded; 1 cup Tomatoes, diced; 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup Tzatziki sauce; 1 to taste Hot sauce

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More than just a chicken sandwich. Breast of chicken, marinated in olive oil and our special blend of Greek spices. Baked not fried. Served on a freshly cooked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, feta, choice of sauces.

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.

Prepare the Marinade

Place the chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best results.

Marinate the Chicken

Preheat the Oven

Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Bake the Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Rest the Chicken

Warm the pita bread in the oven for a few minutes or on a hot skillet until soft and pliable.

Prepare the Pita

Slice the Chicken

Lay the warm pita on a plate. Top with sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Add hot sauce if desired.

Build the Gyros

Fold the pita around the fillings and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade chicken gyros!

Serve

Chicken breast

Olive oil

Greek yogurt

Lemon juice

Garlic cloves, minced

Dried oregano

Ground cumin

Salt

Black pepper

Pita bread

Lettuce, shredded

Tomatoes, diced

Red onion, thinly sliced

Feta cheese, crumbled

Tzatziki sauce

Hot sauce

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Make Chicken Gyros Recipe in just 1h . More than just a chicken sandwich. Breast of chicken, marinated in olive oil and our special blend of Greek spices. Baked not fried. Served on a freshly cooked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, feta, choice of sauces.

Chicken Gyros Recipe

Ingredients

Marinated Chicken

Pita and Toppings

Method

Marinating the Chicken