Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLayla's GyroBeef Or Chicken Kifta Sandwich Recipe

Beef Or Chicken Kifta Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Layla's Gyro
Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned ground beef or seasoned chicken & lamb, with minced onion & parsley. Wrapped in a warm pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and taziki sauce.

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Ingredients

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Kifta Mixture

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Kifta Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Kifta Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or ground chicken, minced onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Shape the Kifta

    Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into oblong patties or skewers, about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide.

  3. 3

    Cook the Kifta

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shaped kifta and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned on the outside.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pita

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

  2. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce inside each pita. Place 2-3 pieces of cooked kifta in each pita. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Enjoy your beef or chicken kifta sandwich while warm!

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