Rotisserie Chicken Gyro Recipe
Make Rotisserie Chicken Gyro Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Tzatziki Sauce
For the Gyro
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Shred the Chicken
Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. You should have about 2 cups of shredded chicken.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
Assemble the Gyros
- 5
Warm the Pita
Lightly toast the pita bread in a skillet or oven until warm and pliable.
- 6
Fill the Pita
Place a generous amount of the seasoned shredded chicken in the center of each pita. Top with sliced tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 7
Add Tzatziki
Drizzle a good amount of tzatziki sauce over the filled pita.
- 8
Wrap and Serve
Fold the pita in half to enclose the filling. Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
