Grilled Chicken Gyro Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate
1 hr
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Grilled Chicken Gyro Sandwich
Description
The recipe highlights marinating chicken strips in a mix of spices including oregano, rosemary, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat. Grilling the chicken over medium-high heat creates appealing grill marks and fully cooks the meat in about 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slicing fresh vegetables and heating the pita bread prepare the components for assembling the sandwiches.
The final sandwich construction starts with a spoonful of tzatziki sauce spread onto warm pita bread, topped with the grilled chicken and fresh vegetables. Garnishing with dill complements the Mediterranean-inspired spices and adds a fresh herbal note. This layered combination provides a mix of creamy, crunchy, and smoky flavors wrapped conveniently to enjoy immediately.
Practical tips include marinating the chicken for up to one hour to deepen flavor, preheating and greasing the grill pan to avoid sticking and tearing, and suggestions to customize with different breads or additional fresh vegetables. Preparing plenty of tzatziki sauce ensures the sandwich is well-coated and lively in taste.
Ingredients
For the gyro meat:
- 1.5 pound chicken breast cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to your taste
- 1/2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
To assemble:
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce homemade
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, large
- 2 beef tomato sliced
- 2 cucumber thinly sliced on the diagonal, Persian
- 8 pita bread
- dill to garnish, optional, fresh
Instructions
To make the grilled chicken:
- Place the chicken strips in a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasonings. Add minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken, then if time allows marinate it in the fridge for up to 1 hour.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grease the grill with a bit of oil, then add chicken and cook until grill marks appear and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes in total.
To prepare the gyros:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare toppings.
- Thinly slice the onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Microwave the pita bread for about 1 minute. For assembling, load up the pita bread with a spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
- Add warm grilled chicken on top of the sauce. Add sliced onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating chicken up to one hour enriches flavor but is not mandatory for a tasty result.
- Preheat grill pan and lightly oil it to prevent chicken pieces from sticking or tearing when flipped.
- Pita, flatbread, or naan are suitable bread choices for assembling the sandwich.
- Incorporate other fresh vegetables as desired to vary texture and flavor.
- Prepare or have enough tzatziki sauce on hand to generously dress the sandwiches.
- Top with fresh dill for added herbal aroma and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 847IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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