Chicken Gyros
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce:16 oz plain greek yogurt1/2 English cucumber, peeled and seeded3 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp red wine vinegarSalt & pepperSqueeze of lemon juice1 T extra virgin olive oilChicken:4 cloves garlic, mincedJuice of 1 lemon2 tsp red wine vinegar2 T extra virgin olive oil2 heaping Tbsp greek yogurt1 T dried oreganoSalt & pepper1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
To prepare the chicken, combine garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano and salt & pepper to taste in medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
To make the tzatziki sauce, shred the cucumber. Wrap in a towel and squeeze as much water out as possible. Mix together the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with 1 T olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Cook the chicken in a skillet until done. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Heat pitas. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced red onions. Serve.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WINTERFYRE.
To make the tzatziki sauce, shred the cucumber. Wrap in a towel and squeeze as much water out as possible. Mix together the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with 1 T olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Cook the chicken in a skillet until done. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Heat pitas. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced red onions. Serve.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WINTERFYRE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 124.5
- Total Fat: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 27.5 mg
- Sodium: 136.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 16.8 g
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