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Chicken Gyros Pita Wrap
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Chicken Gyros Pita Wrap

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into strips)Meat800 g
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • dried oreganoSpices6 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • Greek yogurt (thick, plain)Dairy300 g
  • cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)Produce1 piece
  • pita breadBakery4 pieces
  • tomatoes (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • red onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • lettuce (shredded)Produce100 g

per serving

Nutrition

504kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
    • Add the chicken strips and toss to coat well.
    • Cover and let marinate in the fridge.
    Step 1
  2. Make the tzatziki

    • Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess water.
    • Mix the Greek yogurt with the grated cucumber, a little minced garlic, olive oil and salt.
    • Set aside in the fridge until serving.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken strips until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
    Step 3
  4. Warm the pitas

    • Warm the pita breads in a dry pan or briefly in the oven until soft and pliable.
    Step 4
  5. Assemble the gyros

    • Spread tzatziki over each warm pita.
    • Add the chicken, sliced tomatoes, red onion and shredded lettuce.
    • Fold or roll the pita and serve immediately.
    Step 5