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Mediterranean Chicken Gyros: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

Ingredients

– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 pita bread or flatbreads
– 1 cup diced tomatoes
– 1 cup shredded lettuce
– ½ cucumber, diced
– Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
– ½ red onion, thinly sliced
– Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Making Mediterranean Chicken Gyros is a simple and rewarding process. Follow these steps to create your flavorful dish:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
– In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
– Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the Chicken:
– Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
– Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
– Once cooked, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

3. Prepare the Toppings:
– While the chicken is resting, prepare the toppings by dicing the tomatoes, cucumbers, and slicing the red onion.

4. Warm the Pita:
– Lightly toast or warm the pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for a minute or two until soft and pliable.

5. Assemble the Gyros:
– For each pita, layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
– Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle feta cheese on top if desired.

6. Serve:
– Fold the pita in half and enjoy your delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyros warm!

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