Greek Chicken Gyro
Marinated chicken seared until golden, then wrapped in warm pita with yogurt sauce, tomato, and onion. Fresh, tangy, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1 set Greek yogurt, tomato, red onion, salt & pepper for serving
Instructions
- 1
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
- 2
Add sliced chicken and toss to coat. Let sit 5 minutes while you prep toppings.
- 3
Dice tomato and slice red onion thin. Pour Greek yogurt into a small bowl.
- 4
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until oil shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, 6–8 minutes.
- 6
Warm pita in a dry skillet or toaster over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
- 7
Spread yogurt on warm pita, add chicken, then top with tomato and onion.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper. Fold and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
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