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Chicken Gyro

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A delicious Chicken Gyro recipe with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce wrapped in pita bread.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken fillet, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken slices and coat well. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked.
  4. Warm pita breads in a separate pan.
  5. Assemble gyros by placing chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce in the pita.
  6. Wrap and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning based on your taste.
  • You can add cucumber for extra crunch.
  • Serve with extra tzatziki on the side.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Chicken Gyro, Mediterranean, Pita, Tzatziki, Grilled Chicken