Mediterranean Chicken Gyros
Recipe from Family Circle

A rotisserie chicken flavored with Greek seasoning and lemon juice takes most of the guesswork out of this easy main-dish recipe that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.


Mediterranean Chicken Gyros

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    sliced rotisserie chicken
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  • 2  tablespoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Greek seasoning
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    paprika
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped, seeded cucumber
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  • 1/4  cup
    chopped red onion
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  • 2  teaspoons
    fresh mint leaves
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  • 1  cup
    fat-free plain yogurt
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  • 6 
    pita bread rounds
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  • 3  cups
    spring salad mix
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    Lemon slices (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a medium bowl, toss together chicken, lemon juice, Greek seasoning and paprika; set aside. In a small bowl, stir chopped cucumber, red onion and mint into yogurt.
2.
Cut pita bread in half and open pocket. Stuff with salad mix and chicken mixture; serve with spoonfuls of the yogurt sauce. Accompany with lemon slices, if desired.
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