skillet chicken gyros

easy skillet chicken gyros

servings: 8

prep time: 15 mins

cook time: 15 mins

total time: 30 mins

ingredients 

• 3.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 2 lemon, zested + juiced
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp paprika
• 4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

toppings:

• tsatziki
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 pitas, warmed

instructions

• In a large bowl, mix the ollive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Add the small chicken chunks to the marinate and toss to coat. Cover and store in fridge while you prep your toppings.
• Remove the chicken and transfer to a hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through (time varies with size of pieces).
• When assembling/layering the toppings on the pita, make sure you season the tomato an onions with ADDITIONAL salt and pepper.

nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1673mg | Potassium: 1061mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg