Greek Chicken Gyro
Seasoned pan-fried chicken wrapped in warm pita with crispy edges, topped with tzatziki, tomato, and red onion. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 piece pita bread
- 1 cup tomato and red onion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick.
- 2
Mix oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season both sides of chicken evenly.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Warm pita bread directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side.
- 6
Slice cooked chicken into 1/2-inch strips.
- 7
Spread tzatziki inside each pita, add chicken, tomato, and onion, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs or spatula
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