Chicken Gyro Pita
Gyros is one of the most well-known Greek street foods, a modern version of meaty pitas that originated in the Middle East and spread worldwide. While the original recipe used lamb, chicken is now one of the most popular variations. The freshness of Greek tzatziki perfectly complements the spiced chicken, while the pita bread makes this dish easy to carry and convenient. A delicious, simple, and nutritious fast food that can be easily prepared at home!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
400
g
Chicken breast
4
Pita bread
150
g
Greek yogurt
1
Cucumber
2
Tomato
1
Red onion
2
cloves
Garlic
30
ml
Olive oil
20
ml
Lemon juice
1
tsp
Spice mix (oregano, thyme, sweet paprika, pepper)
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Black pepper
1
bunch
Dill
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Preparation Steps
1
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, then mix with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and the spice mix. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce: grate the cucumber, squeeze out the excess liquid, then mix with Greek yogurt, finely chopped garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
4
Slice the tomatoes and red onion into thin rounds.
5
Warm the pita bread in a skillet or oven until slightly crispy.
6
Place the cooked chicken strips in the warm pitas, then top with fresh tomatoes, onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki.
7
Fold the pita and serve immediately, optionally drizzled with olive oil.
