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CHICKEN GYROS




Source of Recipe


Modified from Annie's Eats/ Elly says opa


Recipe Introduction


A different twist on a Greek classic using grilled chicken.
Original Sourcehttp://ellysaysopa.com/2009/03/09/chicken-gyros/


Recipe Link: http://annies-eats.com/2009/06/02/chicken-gyros/

List of Ingredients




Ingredients:
For the tzatziki sauce:
16 oz. plain nonfat yogurt
1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
2-3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil

For the chicken:
4 cloves garlic, smashed
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 heaping tbsp. plain yogurt
1 tbsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1 1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

To assemble gyros:
Pita bread
Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
Red onion, sliced thin

Recipe



Directions:

To make the tzatziki sauce
Strain the yogurt using cheesecloth over a bowl. Let strain for several hours or overnight, if possible, to remove as much moisture as possible.

Shred the cucumber. Wrap in a towel a squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix together the strained yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

To prepare the chicken
Combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or with the broiler. Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips.
To assemble giros
Heat pitas (I sprayed with some spray oil and then popped them in the toaster oven for a few minutes). Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions. Serve immediately.