Chicken Gyros
By: Cindy Shope
Updated: June 21, 2012
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chunked
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
2 cups sliced romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
Instructions
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chunked
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
2 cups sliced romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, lightly pulse yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, dill, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, leaving mixture chunky. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt, pepper, and the oregano. Add chicken to skillet, and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until no pink remains and juices run clear. Pour remaining lemon juice over chicken about 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time; remove from pan and let cool slightly.
- Cut chicken into strips. Open each pita pocket and, distributing evenly, fill with lettuce, tomato, and chicken. Top with cucumber sauce, and serve.
- Top with our refreshing and delicious Cucumber Sauce!
