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Classic Chicken Gyro Wrap

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Classic Chicken Gyro Wrap

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Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min. Juicy marinated chicken tucked with tomato, red onion, and creamy tzatziki in a warm pita creates a quick, flavorful gyro wrap inspired by Greek street-food traditions, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Preparation time
15 min
Cooking time
20 min
Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 28oz chicken thighs(boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil(2 tbsp for marinade, 1 tbsp for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 3 pcs garlic(minced)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano(plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1 tsp salt(adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)
  • 2 pcs tomato(medium, sliced)
  • 1 pc red onion(small, thinly sliced)

Sauce & Toppings

  • 1 cup tzatziki(store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 tsp extra oregano(optional, for garnish)

To Serve

  • 4 pcs pita bread(6–8 inch pitas, warmed)
  • 4 pcs lemon wedges(optional, for serving)

Instructions

Marinade & Chicken

  1. In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thigh strips to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, then refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer.
  4. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from heat and let rest 2–3 minutes.

Tzatziki

  1. If using store-bought tzatziki, give it a good stir; if making quickly, combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning, then chill briefly while the chicken rests so the sauce is cool and creamy when assembled.

Assemble

  1. Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in a low oven for 2–3 minutes until pliable.
  2. Spread 2–3 tablespoons tzatziki over each warmed pita, layer with a portion of the cooked chicken, then add sliced tomato and red onion.
  3. Sprinkle a little extra dried oregano over the fillings, squeeze a lemon wedge if desired, fold the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories450.5 kcal180.2 kcal1,802 kcal
Protein30.2 g12.1 g120.8 g
Fat25.8 g10.3 g103.2 g
Carbs25.5 g10.2 g102 g

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken at least 30 minutes if possible to deepen flavor and tenderize the meat before cooking.
  • Use a hot cast-iron skillet for a quick sear to get caramelized edges while keeping the chicken juicy.
  • Serve gyro wraps immediately while warm and offer extra tzatziki and lemon wedges for brightness and balance.

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