Greek Chicken Gyro
Seasoned pan-fried chicken nestled in warm pita with crisp vegetables and creamy tzatziki. A quick, restaurant-quality Greek sandwich that comes together in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ whole lemon (juiced)
- 2 whole pita bread
- ¾ cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup tomato, cucumber, and red onion (diced)
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Add chicken and seasoning blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, ~8 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and stir. Remove from heat.
- 6
Warm pita bread in the skillet or toaster for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- 7
Spread 3 tbsp tzatziki sauce inside each pita. Add half the chicken and half the tomato-cucumber mixture.
- 8
Serve immediately while warm.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- 10-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
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