Chicken Gyro Recipe
A delicious chicken gyro wrapped in fresh pita with all the traditional toppings.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Gyro Ingredients
Method
Chicken Gyro Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 1 minute on each side until soft and pliable.
- 4
Assemble the Gyros
Place sliced chicken in the center of each warm pita. Top with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley. Drizzle with additional yogurt or tzatziki sauce if desired.
- 5
Serve
Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious chicken gyros!