Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style
A simple and tasty homemade recipe for crafting Greek gyros with succulent souvlaki chicken. This Mediterranean-infused dish can be presented in a buffet-style setup, enabling your guests to assemble their own gyros to their liking.
Ingredients
Souvlaki Marinade:
- ¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Tzatziki Sauce (cucumber sauce):
- ½ cup seeded, shredded cucumber
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 large pita bread rounds
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, halved and sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ½ cup pepperoncini
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Toss shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; set aside for at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 4764kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 44gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 3170mgPotassium: 728mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 566mgIron: 7mg
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