Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki
Marinated chicken breast seared until golden, served in warm pita with cucumber tzatziki and fresh tomatoes. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal hands-on time.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ medium cucumber, grated
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, half the lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Set tzatziki aside.
- 2
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Rub chicken with remaining garlic and lemon juice on both sides.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving. Interior should reach 165°F at thickest point.
- 6
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 3 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 7
Warm pitas in the skillet for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in oven at 300°F.
- 8
Spread tzatziki on each pita. Layer chicken strips, diced tomato, and fold in half. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10–12 inch)
- cutting board
- meat thermometer
- small bowl
- paper towels
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