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Classic Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
Serves 4 |
A delectable Greek staple.
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Ingredients:
| 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| Olive oil, for drizzling |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon paprika |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano |
| 4 pitas |
| 1 tomato, chopped |
| 1/2 red onion, chopped |
| Crumbled Feta, for topping |
| For Tzatziki Sauce |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 clove garlic, minced |
| 8 oz plain Greek yogurt |
| 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill |
| 2 tablespoons cucumber, grated |
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Place the chicken in a small baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over top and coat well. Sprinkle minced garlic, paprika and oregano over the chicken and coat well.
- Place the baking dish in the oven to cook for about 30 minutes.
- Add a few drops of olive oil to a skillet, swirl around and bring to medium heat. Place a pita into the skillet to cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Set cooked pita aside. Repeat with wit remaining pitas.
- To make the Tzatziki sauce, combine the olive oil, garlic, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, dill and cucumber in a mixing bowl. Stir together until well combined. Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and slice into strips.
- Place equal amounts of chopped tomato, chopped red onion, chicken and Tzatziki sauce in the middle of each pita. Fold pitas in half top with crumbled feta and enjoy!
| Main Ingredient: | Chicken Breast |
| Cooking Method: | Bake |
| Course: | Dinner, lunch |
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