Greek Chicken Gyro

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp each salt and pepper
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 set pita bread, tomato, cucumber

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice chicken breast in half horizontally to create two thin cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken generously and let sit 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Dice tomato and cucumber into small chunks. Stir yogurt with a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 90 seconds. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

5. 5

   Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 2 minutes. Slice into strips.

6. 6

   Warm pita in the skillet for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and microwave for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Spread 2 tbsp yogurt sauce on each pita. Layer chicken strips, tomato, and cucumber. Roll tightly and serve.

Tools you’ll need

• cutting board
• chef's knife
• small bowl
• 12-inch skillet
• paper towels

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