Chicken Souvlaki Gyro
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 24
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
-
Souvlaki Marinade
- 3⁄4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
-
Tzatziki Sauce (cucumber sauce)
- 1⁄2 cup seeded shredded cucumber
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1⁄4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1⁄2 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 4 large pita bread rounds
- 1 romaine lettuce hearts, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomatoes, halved and sliced
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive
- 1⁄2 cup pepperoncini pepper
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
directions
- Directions.
- 1. In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- 3. Toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 4. Remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- 5. Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.
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I'm a 24 year old stay-at-home mom. I've got a 15 month old that keeps me pretty darn busy. With two Grandma's that REALLY know how to cook, I'm trying to learn all I can.