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Freshly cooked gyros meat in pita, served with vegetables and yogurt sauce.
Gyros meat stuffed in pita bread with fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce.

Gyros Pita Wraps

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
The secret to perfect homemade gyros is the marinade and cooking technique. Since we rarely have a vertical rotisserie at home, slicing the meat into thin strips and searing it quickly in a hot skillet achieves that effect where the edges crisp up but the inside stays juicy. The yogurt marinade ensures tender fibers.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Bowl for marinating
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice chicken into thin strips. Mix half the yogurt (approx 3.5 oz) with half the crushed garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil.

Tip: The acidity and enzymes in yogurt pre-digest the meat, making it much more tender [enzymatic action].
2 ✓

Toss meat in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (best overnight).

Tip: Time is your friend: the longer it sits, the deeper the flavors penetrate.
3 ✓

Prepare the tzatziki: mix remaining yogurt with grated, squeezed cucumber and remaining crushed garlic. Salt to taste.

Tip: Make sure to squeeze the liquid out of the cucumber, otherwise it will water down the sauce [osmosis].
4 ✓

Heat a skillet with remaining oil until smoking hot. Sear the meat (wiping off excess marinade) quickly until golden brown.

Tip: Don't crowd the pan! Cook in two batches if needed so it sears rather than steams.
5 ✓

Warm the pitas, stuff with meat, sliced vegetables, and drizzle with tzatziki.

Tip: Moisten pita slightly with water before warming to make it steamy and soft.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use pork?
Yes, pork shoulder (butt) is excellent, but slice it very thin and marinate longer.
Why did the meat get watery?
You probably crowded the pan, cooling down the oil. Cook in batches!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Fillet
  • 4 pcs Pita Breads
  • 2 whole Tomatoes
  • 1 whole English Cucumber
  • 1 whole Red Onion
  • 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper