Description
A flavorful homemade gyro sandwich made with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, warm pita bread, and creamy tzatziki sauce for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Add sliced chicken and toss well. Marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and lightly oil it.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let rest.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to make the tzatziki sauce. Chill for 15 minutes if possible.
- Warm the pita bread briefly in the skillet.
- Spread tzatziki sauce onto each pita, add cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Fold the pita around the filling and serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain the cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery sauce.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken.
- Warm the pita just before assembling for best texture.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: gyro sandwich, homemade gyro, chicken gyro recipe, Mediterranean sandwich