chicken gyros
This tasty Greek classic chicken gyros is quick and easy to make... the perfect summer dish when it's hot outside!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Barbecue
yield
4 gyros
Ingredients
- 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain greek-style yogurt
- 1 tablespoon turkish or greek oregano (substitute regular oregano)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 pinch ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- tzatziki sauce, to taste
- 4 large pita bread (substitute flat bread)
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions, for garnish (lyonnaise cut)
- 1/2 cup sliced red peppers, for garnish
- 1 large tomato, washed and sliced
How To Make chicken gyros
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Step 1In a Ziploc, mix all ingredients and add chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours and up to 12 hours, massaging the bag once in a while.
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Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil or brush the outdoor grill. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil; rest for 5 minutes. If desired, heat bread
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Step 3To assemble, place pita bread on a piece of foil. Add chicken and top with Tzatziki Sauce and sliced onion; add lettuce, sliced red pepper and tomato if desired. Fold pita over or roll into a “tunnel shape” and serve it with Greek Salad and drizzle with French Greek Salad Dressing
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Step 4To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sSKR5K_azQ
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Category:
Chicken
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Method:
Barbecue
Culture:
Greek
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#easy recipe
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#chicken dish
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#chicken sandwich
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#Tzatziki Sauce
Keyword:
#Mediterranean cuisine
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#sandwich recipe
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#Greek cuisine
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#Greek food
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#Mediterranean food
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