Chicken Gyros Recipe

Name: Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Lemon Juice; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided; 1 teaspoon Mustard; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1/2 Strips; 1 cup Nonfat Greek Style Plain Yogurt; 1/2 whole English Cucumber, Diced; 1/2 teaspoons Dill Weed; 4 whole Pita Pockets, Good Quality So They Are Easy To Open, Heated; 4 whole Romaine Lettuce Leaves; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Thinly Sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Lemon Juice
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided
1 teaspoon Mustard
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1/2 Strips
1 cup Nonfat Greek Style Plain Yogurt
1/2 whole English Cucumber, Diced
1/2 teaspoons Dill Weed
4 whole Pita Pockets, Good Quality So They Are Easy To Open, Heated
4 whole Romaine Lettuce Leaves
1/2 whole Red Onion, Thinly Sliced (optional)

1
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, 1 clove garlic, mustard, oregano and chicken in a Ziploc bag.
2
Turn bag to coat chicken evenly.
3
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Combine yogurt, cucumber, dill and the remaining clove of garlic.
5
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
6
Drain chicken and discard marinade.
7
In a large skillet saute chicken for about 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
8
Cut pitas in half and open.
9
Place a quarter of the chicken mixture inside and top with the yogurt sauce, lettuce and red onion if using.
10
Enjoy!

392

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Lemon Juice, 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided, 1 teaspoon Mustard, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gyros 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.

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Chicken Gyros

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