Skillet Chicken Gyros

Skillet Chicken Gyros

A quick and easy homemade skillet version of chicken gyros!

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ingredients

For the chicken gyros:

• 1 lemon, juice and zest (~1/4 cup juice)
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt (or plain yogurt)
• 3 cloves garlic, grated/minced
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the gyros:

• 6 pitas (optionally warmed/toasted) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 1/2 cups lettuce, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 cups cucumber, diced
• 6 tablespoons pickled red onions (or fresh), sliced
• 6 tablespoons kalamata olives, sliced
• 6 tablespoons tzatziki
• 6 tablespoons feta, crumbled

directions

For the chicken gyros:

1. Mix the lemon juice, zest, yogurt, garlic, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
2. Mix the chicken and marinade and let sit, covered, in the fridge, for 30 minutes to overnight, before shaking off any excess marinade.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until cooked through and lightly golden brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.

For the gyros:

4. Assemble the gyros in the pitas and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 529, Fat 38g (Saturated 10g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 132mg, Sodium 636mg, Carbs 34g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g), Protein 39g

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