Greek Chicken Lemon Herb Gyros (Print-Friendly Format)
Grilled Greek-style chicken, zesty lemon-herb marinade, creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, wrapped in warm pita.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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450 g chicken breast
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Gyro Assembly
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4 gluten-free pita breads
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240 ml tzatziki sauce
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60 g lettuce, chopped
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85 g tomatoes, diced
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30 g red onion, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
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In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
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Slice the chicken breast into strips and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken strips for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred.
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Place pita breads on the grill or skillet and heat for 1 minute until warm and pliable.
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Arrange grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion inside each warmed pita bread.
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Serve immediately while warm. Optionally, offer additional tzatziki on the side.
# Additional Information:
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For intensified flavour, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
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Additional toppings such as feta cheese or Kalamata olives can be included to enhance taste and authenticity.
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Offer extra tzatziki sauce at the table for dipping.