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Greek Chicken Gyros Pita (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, fresh veggies, and cool tzatziki sauce are wrapped in warm pita for an easy Mediterranean meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 450 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 45 ml olive oil
03 - 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Tzatziki Sauce

09 - 240 g Greek yogurt
10 - 0.5 cucumber, grated and drained
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 15 ml olive oil
14 - 15 ml finely chopped fresh dill or mint
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For Assembly

17 - 4 pita bread rounds
18 - 80 g chopped tomatoes
19 - 60 g sliced red onions
20 - 80 g chopped cucumber
21 - 40 g crumbled feta cheese
22 - 15 g chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor.
02 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill or mint. Mix well and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving to allow flavors to develop.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for several minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Heat pita bread rounds in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in a preheated oven for several minutes until soft and pliable.
05 - Lay each warmed pita flat. Place sliced chicken down the center and top with chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta, and parsley.
06 - Spoon or drizzle prepared tzatziki sauce generously over the fillings.
07 - Fold the pita around the filling to form a wrap. Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor.

# Notes:

01 - Fresh mint can be substituted for dill in the tzatziki for a different herbal flavor profile.
02 - Pair with Greek salad or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

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