This recipe can be used with Pita flatbread for a Gyro Wrap OR can be served on salad greens for a Gyro Salad...don't forget the crumbled feta on top!
Chicken:
2 lbs. chicken tenders, can be partially frozen
1/4 cup whole fat plain greek yogurt
3 Tbl. lemon juice
2 Tbl. olive oil
1 Tbl. red wine vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Dice raw (partially frozen) chicken. Whisk together rest of ingredients (except feta). Allow diced chicken to marinate 2-24 hours. Lift out of marinade & saute in olive oil until barely done...don't overcook!
Tzatziki Sauce:
1-1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbl. olive oil
1 Tbl. lemon juice
1 Tbl. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dill weed
8" of cucumber: peel, coarsely shred, & squeeze out water
Whisk together first 6 ingredients and then fold in grated cucumber. Chill before serving.
Cucumber salad:
2 cucumbers: peeled & diced
3 tomatoes, diced...or use halved cherry tomatoes
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 Tbl. olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
To serve:
Warm pita flatbreads wrapped in towels.
Top with warm chicken, cucumber salad, tzatziki sauce, and crumbled Feta
OR serve chicken, cucumber salad, tzatziki sauce, and feta over salad greens!
