Chicken Gyros - An Easy and Quick Chicken Gyros recipe when you need dinner on the table fast!

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

pork or chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita offers more fiber, while flatbread is often cheaper.

Slice chicken tenders in half and remove any undesirable bits.

In a zip top bag, combine chicken, olive oil, ground mustard, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well to coat the chicken and marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours.

In a bowl, add greek yogurt, diced cucumber, the remaining garlic, and fresh dill. Mix well and refrigerate until the chicken is ready.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add the marinated chicken in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.

Cook the chicken until done and nicely colored.

Grab a pita bread and layer some cooked chicken inside.

Top with the dill yogurt sauce and sliced red onion.

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