Greek Chicken Gyros

 Greek Chicken Gyros

Ingredients

Grilled Lemon Oregano Greek Chicken:

• 2 lbs. Chicken Breast
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Toppings:

• 1-2 Cucumbers (peeled and sliced)
• 2 cups Grape Tomatoes
• 1/2 Red Onion (sliced)
• 3/4 cup Kalamata Olives
• 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
• Tzatziki Sauce (recipe below)
• Pita bread

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 Garlic Cloves (minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 1 Cucumber (peeled and grated, squeeze excess liquid with cheesecloth or paper towel)

Instructions

1.                  Place all marinade ingredients and chicken in large gallon-size Ziploc bag or bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 

2.                  To grill chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. 

3.                  To saute chicken: heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Let rest for 5 minutes and then cut into slices. 

4.                  To make tzatziki sauce: stir together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, dill, and garlic. Stir in grated cucumber and taste for seasonings. Squeeze the cucumber to remove excess water before adding to rest of ingredients.

5.                  Assemble toppings, chicken and sauce on pita bread.