Chicken Gyro
15 ingredients
18 steps
Ingredients
- 16 ounces plain yogurt (not nonfat, if possible)
- 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
- squeeze fresh lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless chicken, breasts. (I like the thinly sliced breasts. Makes it a little easier to work with)
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
Directions
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1To make the tzatziki sauce, strain the yogurt using cheesecloth over a bowl.
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2Let strain for several hours or overnight, if possible, to remove as much moisture as possible.
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3Shred the cucumber.
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4Wrap in a towel a squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
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5Mix together the strained yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice.
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6Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
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7Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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8To 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.
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9Whisk together until mixed well.
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10Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat.
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11Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
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12Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or with the broiler.
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13(I butterflied the chicken breasts and then cooked them under the broiler.)
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14Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
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15Cut into strips.
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16Heat pitas (I sprayed with some spray oil and then popped them in the toaster oven for a few minutes).
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17Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions.
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18Serve immediately.
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