Mediterranean Chicken Gyros

This easy, delicious gyro recipe allows you to feel like you're in your favorite Greek restaurant without ever leaving the house. The mild flavors of the chicken and vegetables contrast beautifully with stronger tzatziki sauce and spices. It's a great way to get a little taste of the Mediterranean! Boneless chicken makes cooking much simpler, and it's a healthier choice than conventional gyro meat.

In addition, you'll find that these gyros can be made buffet style. That means that guests can choose what ingredients they prefer and how much they'd like to use. It makes preparation easier for you and is a great way to create a fun meal for parties. If you're interested in serving something a little different for a get together or a family meal, these gyros and other international recipes are great places to start.

Chicken Gyros With Zing

Ingredients -

Marinade

3/4 cup vinaigrette, balsamic
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon oregano, dried or fresh
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki

1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and shredded
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
black pepper to taste
salt to taste

4 halves boneless chicken breast
4 large rounds pita bread
1 romaine lettuce heard, sliced 1/4" thick
1 red onion, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1 red or orange pepper, sliced into strips
1/2 cup black olives
1 cup crumbled feta

Preparation:

Mix vinaigrette, lemon juice, pepper and oregano in a bowl or plastic bag.

Immerse chicken and refrigerate for an hour or more.

Then grill chicken on high heat until juices run clear, discarding remaining marinade.

Allow to rest ten minutes, and then slice into strips.

Toss shredded cucumber with salt, allow to rest for five minutes or more.

Mix yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice and olive oil in a separate bowl and season with garlic and dill.

Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber, and then stir into yogurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Grill pita rounds or heat under broiler until warm but not crisp.

Arrange on a serving platter with vegetables and chicken, with cheese and tzatziki served in separate bowls.

Allow guests to create their own gyros and enjoy!

(Serves 4)

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A Picture of our Mediterranean Chicken Gyros this makes a wonderful quick and easy lunch and brings the taste of the Mediterranean home in these chicken gyros. It is one of our simple and easy to make chicken recipes.