Quick Lemon-Herb Chicken Gyros

Name: Quick Lemon-Herb Chicken Gyros
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken tenders or strips; 4 large Pita bread; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1/2 Cucumber; 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh dill

75% authentic · Mediterranean-Inspired

A simplified version using pre-marinated chicken strips or tenders, quickly pan-fried and served in pita with a speedy yogurt-dill sauce and fresh veggies. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Chicken tenders or strips1.5 lbs
Pita bread4 large
Greek yogurt1 cup
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Olive oil2 tbsp
Dried oregano1 tsp
Garlic powder1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Cucumber1/2
Cherry tomatoes1 cup, halved
Fresh dill2 tbsp, chopped

Steps

1
For the quick sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2
Season chicken tenders with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Pan-fry the seasoned chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through.
4
Warm the pita bread.
5
Slice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
6
Assemble the gyros: Spread the yogurt sauce on the warm pita. Top with cooked chicken, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. Fold or roll.

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