Chicken Gyros with Tzatiki Cucumber Sauce
Chicken is marinated in lemon juice and olive oil marinade before being grilled. Wrap the chicken gyros in pitas and serve with a delightfully fresh yogurt-cucumber sauce for a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut in to 3" strips
- 1 large onion cut into 1/2" wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 garlic clove mashed in to a paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatiki Sauce:
- 1 cup whole fat Greek style yogurt
- 1 garlic clove mashed in to a paste
- 1/2 European cucumber seeded and very finely diced
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic in a bowl.
- Add chicken and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all ingredients for tzatiki sauce. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Cook chicken and onions on a grill over high heat, turning once or twice, until tender and cooked through.
- Serve chicken with pitas and sauce.
Notes
Double or triple recipe as needed.