Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLayla's GyroChicken Salad Recipe

Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Layla's Gyro
Time30m
Serves2

Cubes of chicken breast sautéed in olive oil served on top of salad mix, with your choice of feta or mozzarella cheese. Served with pita.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Pita

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken cubes and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Salad Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the Salad Ingredients

    While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop the salad mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Slice the cucumber and red onion into thin pieces.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the salad mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

  3. 5

    Add the Cheese and Chicken

    Top the salad with your choice of feta cheese or mozzarella cheese. Then, add the sautéed chicken on top.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pita

    Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet for a minute or two until soft.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the chicken salad on plates with pita bread on the side. Enjoy your meal!

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