Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

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Description

An easy and delicious way to recreate your favorite Greek restaurant dish at home. This Mediterranean-flavored recipe can be served buffet-style allowing your guests to make their own.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup seeded, shredded cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large pita bread rounds
  • 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, halved and sliced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives
  • ½ cup pepperoncini
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl
  2. mix balsamic vinaigrette
  3. juice from 1/2 lemon
  4. oregano
  5. and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken
  6. seal
  7. and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  9. Toss shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; set aside for at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl
  10. mix yogurt
  11. sour cream
  12. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  13. rice vinegar
  14. and olive oil. Season with garlic
  15. fresh dill
  16. and Greek seasoning. Squeeze cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  17. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear
  18. about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat
  19. and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  20. Place pita rounds on the grill
  21. and cook for about 2 minutes
  22. until warm
  23. turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita
  24. sliced chicken
  25. lettuce
  26. onion
  27. tomato
  28. olives
  29. 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.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 4

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