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Greek Chicken Gyro
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken slices and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Warm the pita bread rounds in the oven or on the stovetop.
- To assemble the gyros, spread a generous amount of Tzatziki sauce on each pita bread round. Top with the cooked chicken slices, diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, sliced red onions, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Fold the pita bread in half and serve the Greek chicken gyros immediately. Enjoy!
The Greek Chicken Gyro is a beloved dish that originated in Greece and has become popular worldwide. It consists of tender, marinated chicken, wrapped in a warm pita with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce. The dish has its roots in Greek street food culture, where skilled chefs would expertly carve the marinated chicken from a rotating vertical spit, known as a gyro. This method of cooking gives the chicken a deliciously smoky flavor and tender texture. Today, the best Greek Chicken Gyros can be found in Athens, where traditional recipes are honored. The key to a perfect gyro lies in the marination of the chicken, the freshness of the pita bread, and the quality of the tzatziki sauce. For a twist, some chefs also use alternative meats such as lamb or pork for a unique flavor profile.
35 min
4
380 calories
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