Chicken Gyro Recipe
Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Feta, Tzatziki. Served with Chips and a Pickle.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Gyro Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Gyros
- 5
Slice the Chicken
Thinly slice the cooked chicken into strips.
- 6
Prepare the Pitas
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Gyros
On each pita, layer the sliced chicken, red onion, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Serve
Serve the gyros immediately with a side of chips and pickles.