Greek Chicken Gyro

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breast
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 count garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 4 count pita bread
• ¾ cup greek yogurt
• 1 count cucumber, diced
• 2 count tomatoes, diced
• ½ count red onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 count lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about 0.75 inch). In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour marinade over it, coating well. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine greek yogurt with fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki sauce.

4. 4

   Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).

5. 5

   Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

6. 6

   Warm pita bread in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side or over an open flame.

7. 7

   Spread tzatziki sauce on each warm pita bread.

8. 8

   Top with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley.

9. 9

   Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the filling and fold pita in half. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• 12-inch cast iron skillet
• meat mallet
• shallow dish
• small mixing bowl
• whisk
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• meat thermometer
• cutting board
• chef's knife

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