Chicken Gyros

• Ready in 45m

• Serves 4

• 430 calories

• 42.25g carbs

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chicken Gyros a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 430 calories, 38g of protein, and 12g of fat each. For $2.69 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 43 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up onion, juice of lemon, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Mels Kitchen Café. A few people really liked this Mediterranean dish.

13 ingredients

1. 1/2 hothouse cucumber
2. 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
3. 2 cloves garlic
4. 1 juice of lemon
5. 1 tbsp lemon juice
6. 1 tbsp oregano
7. 2 tbsps yogurt
8. 4 servings onion
9. 1 tsp red wine vinegar
10. 4 servings salt and pepper
11. 1 lb chicken breasts
12. 4 servings tomatoes
13. 4 servings wrap bread

Instructions

1. To make the tzatziki sauce, strain the yogurt using cheesecloth over a bowl.
2. Let strain for several hours or overnight, if possible, to remove as much moisture as possible. (You won’t believe how much liquid drains from the yogurt – it makes the yogurt much thicker and creamier. If you want to splurge on Greek yogurt, like Oikos or Fage, you won’t need to strain it like this.)Shred the cucumber. Wrap in a towel a squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
3. Mix together the strained yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice.
4. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.To prepare the chicken, combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
5. Whisk together until mixed well.
6. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or with the broiler. (I sauted them in a hot skillet.) Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
7. Heat pitas. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions.
8. Serve immediately.