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Quick Lemon-Herb Chicken Gyros
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.
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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