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Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style Recipe

Recipe by: Chris J

"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."
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  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep30 m
  • Cook20 m
  • Ready In1 h 50 m
  • 1In 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.
  • 2Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • 3Toss 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.
  • 4Remove 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.
  • 5Place 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.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 764 cals
  • Souvlaki Marinade:
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless 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 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    764
    38%
  • Fat:
    40.5
    62%
  • Carbs:
    55.9
    18%
  • Protein:
    44.4
    89%
  • Cholesterol:
    133
    44%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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