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A quick and easy delicious Healthy Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a yummy Greek salad. Gyros make a great lunch or dinner!

A quick and easy delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a healthy Greek salad. | Hostess At HeartYou remember my Pita Bread recipe don’t you? The one that had me high fiving myself and doing a happy dance? I made those pitas so I could make this delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. Talk about an easy peasy dinner!

A quick and easy delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a healthy Greek salad. | Hostess At Heart-1I don’t know what exactly goes into that cone of meat that you see in Greek restaurants. It’s delicious, but maybe I am better off not knowing. So, when Debbie of The Mountain Kitchen posted her Chicken Gyros, I knew that we would love them. We often go out for gyros for lunch on our summer Saturdays. They don’t leave us feeling heavy or in a food coma.

A quick and easy delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a healthy Greek salad. | Hostess At HeartDebbie prepared her Gyros in 30 minutes. I had a little more time so in addition to marinating the vegetables as she did, I also marinated my chicken for a little longer. Debbie had said the longer the better. The other change that I made was her dressing calls for an equal amount of vinegar to oil. I used 1/2 part vinegar to 1 part oil. Lastly, I had some tzatziki that I put inside my pita before adding the ingredients. I’m writing up my recipe instructions, but please visit Debbie for a look at all of her amazing recipes.A quick and easy delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a healthy Greek salad. | Hostess At Heart

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Chicken Gyros

A quick and easy delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a healthy Greek salad.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4
Author Hostess At Heart

Ingredients

  • 1 skinless boneless chicken breast sliced thin
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 sweet onion sliced thinly
  • 12 Kalamata olives halved
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 4 pieces of Pita Bread sliced in half
  • Feta cheese crumbled

Greek Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1-1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1-1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients into a jar or salad cruet. Shake to combine.
  • Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives in a ziplock bag and drizzle lightly with Greek dressing. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
  • Place sliced chicken in another ziplock bag and drizzle lightly with Greek dressing. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Drain marinade from vegetables and add to chopped lettuce.
  • Build Gyro by placing marinated vegetable lettuce mixture in the pita bread. Add chicken and top with Feta cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1390mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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Comments

  1. Donna says

    That looks so tasty. I had a gyro for the first time in Seattle. Now I will be making them, thank you.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Donna! I just love them and need to make them again. I like them especially in the warmer months.

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  3. Frugal Hausfrau says

    I’m loving this, Julie, especially with your home-made pita! I’ve found it pretty hard to find good fresh pita bread in some areas. I’ve made my own before but was never quite happy with them so I’m looking forward to trying yours.

    Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you! I love sharing with your party but have to admit most of the time I miss getting in! I’ve got to get better doing this!

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  5. Naina says

    These gyros look fantastic Julie!! I too wonder about what goes into those cones of meat 😀 Don’t think I wanna know either! These are a much healthier alternative! YUM!

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  8. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    Yum! I LOVE gyros, and these look amazing! I recently made my own pitas also, they are sooo much better homemade!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thanks Meghan! I think abut anything is better homemade. I need to make another batch. John loved having them for his lunch instead of bread for a nice change.

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  10. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

    I’ve just had to look up ‘Gyro’ – that’s what gets called a kebab around me. However, I’m pretty sure we don’t get Greek ones – just really, really dodgy Doner Kebabs from even more dodgy late night take-away joints). I haven’t had one for years – ever since I’ve been too old to ignore what might be in the meat ;( but now I’m looking forward to trying them out again with your mouthwatering homemade, wholesome version – complete with homemade pitta bread. Brilliant.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you so much Jane! I just love the differences in our language. I had to look up dodgy! I’m with you on the mystery meat thing!

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  11. Lily says

    I love Greek stuffed pitas. It is often what I order when we go out to Greek restaurants. Now, I can make it at home. Thanks for sharing:)

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  12. Suchitra says

    I love love gyros! You have made it so simple and easy to make them at home! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe! Happy weekend!

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  14. Cynthia says

    I haven’t had Greek food in sooooo long and Gyro is something that I adore. I have yet to find a recipe for it though and finding yours is such a gem! I’m going to make these for sure and they’ll be perfect for lunch! Happy FF 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Sarah! You’ve just made my day. I love making new friends, and will be checking out your blog too! Thank you my new friend, and enjoy your day.

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  16. petra08 says

    A perfect dinner, I love chicken gyros and the dressing looks so flavourful. I can only imagine them tasting even better in home made pita breads! 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Petra! It was so much fun making the pita’s for these gyros. I’ve got to get on it and do it again!

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  19. Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen says

    You are absolutely right, gyros are always tasty. I love your recipe, lots of colour and they must be delicious!

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  20. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    Love gyros but usually stuff them with lamb, but why not chicken for a change. These look very tempting and I would enjoy one of these for lunch or dinner. Actually a Greek salad sounds good too. Thanks for bringing this favorite sandwich to Fiesta Friday #116

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  21. CakePants says

    Mmm…I’m wishing I had one of these waiting for me at lunchtime today! I love Greek dressing but for whatever reason, I never thought to try making my own. This looks fantastic!

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  22. Linda says

    Yummy! I actually just had a Gyro at a Greek diner in Denver CO yesterday- probably the best one I have ever had!! Got to give your chicken one a try!

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  23. Kaila (GF Life 24/7) says

    Yum! I love that you were able to use your fresh pita bread recipe in this dish too. The chicken gyro looks absolutely delicious too! Happy FF, and have a marvelous weekend. 🙂

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  26. Andrea says

    You can’t see me, but my mouth is open patiently awaiting inserting of your delicious gyros. 🙂 Looks amazing!

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  27. Loretta says

    There’s no end to your bread making skills is there? Love gyros, the photo up close had me salivating. Another great dish Julie 🙂

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  29. Debbie Spivey says

    Julie, you are so sweet to mention me and my recipe in this post. Thank you!

    I was just thinking about your pita bread yesterday and misspoke when I referred to your “naan” bread. Pita bread is what I meant!

    I’m sure your gyros were amazing with your fresh bread! Email me some!!!! 😀

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    • Julie Menghini says

      You’re welcome. We loved this recipe Debbie! I’ve been hanging onto it since you made them and I can’t wait to make them again.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Sonal! I would have been just as happy stuffing it to the top with veggies. They were so good.

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