Chicken Gyro WITH Tzatziki
Cook Time
35
mins
Calories
515
Serving Size
4
Carbs
39
Fat
13.5
Protein
55.5
Photo by:
Tiffany
description
These are so refreshing
ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon mediterranean seasoning (you can substitute Italian seasoning in a pinch)
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 pitas (this is a Greek-style flatbread you can find at almost any grocery store near the bread and tortillas or in the bakery)
- optional: lettuce, feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cold plain Greek yogurt
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped dill, fresh or frozen (may sub 2 tablespoons dried dill)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of ½ medium lemon)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Homemade Med Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
directions
- Puree all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Cover and chill until ready to serve. (If you have time, make this a few hours in advance or the night before so that the flavors can marinate)
- Season chicken breasts with mediterranean seasoning. Cook in a large skillet or pan over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Cut into strips.
- Lay pitas on a clean surface. Add lettuce (if desired, chicken, red pepper strips, and onions. Top with tzatziki sauce and feta (if desired). Fold pita over like a sandwich, or roll it into a "tunnel shape".
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