My husband’s Greek friend Jamie made these when we ate over. A simple and fun dinner that the kids’ enjoy! Now we have made them countless times for our family and friends. It’s hard to believe that the chicken is not marinated. Plus a little chicken goes a LONG way and there’s really no need to “measure” anything. My friends have added this now to their regular “what to make for dinner” roster.
- 4 – 6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons of Dried Oregano Flakes
- Tablespoon or Two of Oil for the chicken (and more for the bread)
- Teaspoon Salt and Teaspoon Pepper
- 8-10 pieces Middle Eastern Flat Bread or Nan Bread (not Pitas). Or, if gluten free, Corn Tortillas
- 1 Red Onion sliced or chopped
- 4 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 Cucumber, cut into cubes
- Store-bought Olive Tapanade
- Store-bought Hummus
- Store-bought Tzatziki
- Tabasco
Put chicken in a bowl and mix in the Oregano, Salt and Pepper and Oil so herbs cover all of the chicken evenly.
On a plate, drizzle and spread oil around on one side of each piece of bread. (Stack them as you go on a plate.)
Heat BBQ or pan. Heat the bread a few minutes on each side. (Use tongs to flip and place back on the plate.). Heating the bread really makes it softer and fresher although it is optional.
BBQ or Pan Fry the chicken about 4 minutes per side. Let sit before cutting into cubes.
Serve everything family style and instruct everyone to build their own “easy Gyro”. I build mine by spreading the Hummus on the bread first, then putting the chicken on, then topping with vegetables. Tzatziki and Tabasco. And, a little Chicken really goes a long way. Yummy!
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