Description
An authentic Greek dish. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com. Adapted from Food for my Family
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Tzatziki
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (drained)
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled,seeded and diced)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 4 mint leaves (minced)
- Kosher salt (pinch or to taste)
Chicken Gyros
- 2–3 chicken breast {boneless, skinless}
- Greek Seasoning
- 1 large Red or White Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large Tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 6–8 Pita Bread
- Fresh Oregano, finely chopped
- Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- Fresh Tzatziki
Instructions
Fresh Tzatziki
- Drain Greek yogurt over night.
- Peel cucumber and split in half, remove seeds with a spoon and finely dice.
- Place diced cucumber into a cloth towel and squeeze excess moisture out.
- Blend together all ingredients in a medium bowl, refrigerate until serving
Chicken
- Heat grill to medium-high
- Rub with Greek Seasoning, place on grill and cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
- Remove from grill and let set about 5 minutes before slicing thinly
Gyros
- Heat pita bread in stove or microwave
- Spoon tzatziki sauce on pita bread and layer with chicken, onions and tomatoes
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes