Greek Gyros

Name: Greek Gyros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 g pork shoulder or chicken thigh; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 3 garlic cloves; 1 lemon; 4 pita breads; 2 tomatoes; 0.5 red onion; tzatziki; salt and pepper

Warm pita filled with seasoned grilled pork or chicken, fresh tomato, onion, and tzatziki. A handheld Greek feast.

35 min4 servings520 kcal / serving

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by Culicious Kitchen

Ingredients

700 g pork shoulder or chicken thigh
4 pita breads
2 tomatoes
0.5 red onion
tzatziki
salt and pepper

Marinade

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
3 garlic cloves
1 lemon

Method

1
Mix the marinade: olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Toss with the sliced meat and marinate at least 30 minutes.
2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot. Cook the meat in a single layer (in batches if needed) until browned and cooked through with crispy edges, 6-8 minutes.
3
Warm the pita breads: heat each in a dry pan for 20-30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.

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