Chicken Gyros
Description
Perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. Chicken gyros is like chicken fajitas—marinated chicken wrapped with vegetables in a flatbread.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic, wine vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon pepper. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the marinade in a small bowl. Add the yogurt and another 1 teaspoon of salt to the remaining marinade. Place the chicken in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Preheat the grill. Grease the grate with oil. You can also use a gas grill. Make Dzadziki sauce. Grate the cucumber, place it in a bowl, and add salt. Set aside for 15 minutes, then strain and remove the liquid. Place the cucumber on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture. Mix the cucumber with yogurt, lemon juice, wine vinegar, chopped dill, garlic passed through a press, and black pepper. Finely chop the red onion, bell pepper, and cucumber. Cut the tomatoes and crumble the Feta cheese. If you are using cherry tomatoes, cut them in half. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade to the bowl along with the chopped onion. Let sit for a while. Add all the vegetables and Feta cheese to the bowl with the onion.
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Step 3
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill until well browned, 4–5 minutes. Then turn with tongs and continue grilling on the other side for 4–5 minutes. Place the chicken on a plate. Grill the pita until heated through and lightly browned, about 20 seconds on each side. Do not grill the pita too long or it will become brittle. Wrap the finished pita in a kitchen towel or a large sheet of foil. Cut the chicken into 6 mm thick strips and mix with the remaining 1 tablespoon of reserved marinade. Arrange the chicken with the vegetables on a large platter and serve with warm pita.