Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad
Ingredients:
Chicken Marinade:
2 lbs. Chicken Breast, cut into pieces
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 teaspoons Oregano
Tzatziki Sauce:
1 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1-2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill, diced
3 Garlic Cloves, finely diced
1 Cucumber, grated and squeezed to drain
Greek Salad:
3 Tomatoes, diced
2 Cucumbers, peeled and diced
1/4 Red Onion, diced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, diced
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Feta Cheese
Pita Bread:
4-6 Greek Pita Breads, Naan bread, or Flatbread
Directions:
Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bag and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours. The ideal time is 24 hours.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
Stir together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, dill, and garlic. Stir in grated cucumber after squeezing to remove excess water. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Make the Greek Salad:
Place tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir to coat and adjust seasoning to taste. Add feta cheese.
Cook the Chicken:
To grill: Thread chicken onto skewers and heat grill to medium. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
To use a skillet: Heat skillet to medium-high and add oil. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.
Assemble the Gyros:
Place chicken in warmed pita bread. Top with tzatziki sauce and Greek salad. Add additional feta, if desired.
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time) | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes (plus marinating time)
Servings: 4-6 servings