Chicken Gyro Pitta Pocket Recipe

Name: Chicken Gyro Pitta Pocket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing; 2 tablespoons greek yogurt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup red onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt; freshly ground black pepper; pita pockets

Servings: persons

500 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup red onion chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
freshly ground black pepper
pita pockets

1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, chopped red onion, garlic, oregano, thyme and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the chicken in and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2
Remove chicken, Brush grill grates lightly with oil and preheat grill over high heat. Once hot, add chicken and grill until cooked through , rotating once halfway through cooking. Remove from grill transfer to plate and brush chicken lightly with olive oil then cover with foil and allow to rest 10 minutes. Dice into thin strips.
3
Stuff the pita with the salad leaves, tomatoes, onion, Tzatziki and chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing, 2 tablespoons greek yogurt, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gyro Pitta Pocket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Gyro Pitta Pocket

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