Ingredients
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These ingredients are all about simplicity, just like the meals my mom used to whip up with a few pantry staples. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- Lemon wedges for serving
If you don’t have chicken breasts, chicken thighs work wonderfully too. And feel free to swap tzatziki with hummus for a different twist.
Instructions
Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal that brings the family together, just like those lively dinners from my childhood.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place chicken breasts in the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Warm your pita breads on the grill for a minute or two.
- To assemble, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
- Layer sliced chicken, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce on top.
- Fold the pita around the fillings, wrap in parchment paper for easy handling, and serve with lemon wedges.
My tip? Grill an extra chicken breast to use in salads or sandwiches the following day. It’s a time-saver that my future self always thanks me for.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Gyro Sandwich, recipe, cooking, food
