Name: Grilled Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 16 oz plain non-fat Greek yogurt; ½ hothouse cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded; 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press (or finely minced); 1 tsp.white wine vinegar; Salt and pepper; Squeeze of fresh lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 heaping tbsp. plain yogurt; 1 tbsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper; 1 ¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Pita bread; Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced; Red onion, sliced thin

Description

Grilled chicken gyros are made with a classic Greek blend of herbs, garlic, and lemon juice that transforms plain chicken into an incredible meal. Homemade yogurt tzatziki sauce (recipe included below) takes this meal to another level!

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the tzatziki sauce:

16 oz plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 hothouse cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
2-3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press (or finely minced)
1 tsp.white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

For the chicken:

4 cloves garlic, smashed
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 heaping tbsp. plain yogurt
1 tbsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

For assembly:

Pita bread
Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
Red onion, sliced thin

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Instructions

To make the tzatziki sauce: Shred the cucumber. Wrap the shredded cucumber in a towel a squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper (to taste), and lemon juice together in a medium bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. This can be done 1 to 2 days in advance.
To prepare the chicken: Combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. If using chicken breasts, cut the breasts into ½-inch strips and add the chicken pieces to the bowl; mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Cook the chicken as desired, either in a skillet, under the broiler, or on the grill. Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Heat pitas. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

adapted from Elly Says Opa! via Everyday Annie

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chicken Marinating Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: grilling recipes
Cuisine: Greek