Chicken Gyro Recipe
Servings 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
- Chicken Gyro Marinade see below
- Tzatziki Sauce
- 6 pieces pita bread
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 small red onion, sliced into half moons
Chicken Gyro Marinade
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice from one large lemon
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Greek oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Gyro Marinade by combining extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Greek oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt and pepper into a small mason jar and shaking vigorously. Set aside.
- Cut chicken breast into small, evenly sized cubes.
- Place cut up chicken breast in a zip lock bag and pour Chicken Gyro Marinade into bag. Coat all chicken pieces well with the marinade and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.
- Place 6 wooden skewers into water to soak.
- Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator and thread 3-4 pieces of chicken on each skewer.
- Grill chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, or until done, turning once in between.
- Brush pita bread with extra virgin olive oil and place on grill for 2-3 minutes, or until done, turning once in between and careful not to burn pita bread.
- Serve chicken and pita bread with Tzatziki Sauce, sliced tomatoes, and sliced red onions.