The Gyro is a traditional Greek dish that can be found all over the world. It consists of a pita wrap filled with shaved meat, usually lamb or chicken, tomatoes, onions, and a yogurt-based sauce known as tzatziki. The word gyro is derived from the Greek word “gyros”, which means “turn”, and it refers to the way the meat is cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Gyros are a popular street food, but are also served in restaurants and can even be found in supermarkets.
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to make gyros at home, then you’ve come to the right place! This recipe for Chicken Gyros is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Chicken Gyros Ingredients:
-1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-2 cloves of garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon of dried oregano
-1 teaspoon of dried basil
-1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon of paprika
-1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
-1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
-1/4 cup of olive oil
-2 large pitas
-1/2 cup of tzatziki sauce
-1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
-1/4 cup of diced red onion
-1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
Kitchen Tools Needed:
-Knife
-Cutting Board
-Baking Sheet
-Mixing Bowl
-Measuring Cups and Spoons
-Grill or Grill Pan
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, oregano, basil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
- Meanwhile, warm the pitas in the oven for 5 minutes.
- To assemble the gyros, place a few slices of the cooked chicken on each pita, followed by the tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Fold the pitas in half and serve.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Garnishes:
-Chopped fresh parsley
-Fresh lemon wedges
-Additional tzatziki sauce
-Lettuce
How did your gyros turn out? Let us know if you added anything extra to the recipe.
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