Description

Instead of making the traditional Greek gyro sandwiches with lamb, try chicken instead. The chicken, along with the fresh and exciting flavors will satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 1/4 c. lemon juice
• 3 T. plain Greek yogurt
• 1 T. red wine vinegar
• 1/3 c. chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. dried thyme
• 1/2 t. coriander
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 - 8 Greek Pita Flatbread, homemade or store-bought
• Tzatziki sauce, homemade or store-bought
• diced Roma tomatoes, peeled and diced
• cucumbers, chopped
• Romaine lettuce
• diced red onions
• feta cheese
• cilantro
• Kalamata olives, optional

Steps

1. Marinade:
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, red wine vinegar, chopped red onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
3. Place chicken in a gallon ziploc bag, pour marinade over chicken, seal bag while pressing out excess air and transfer to refrigerator to marinate between 2 - 4 hours. Remove bag of chicken during the last 30 minutes of marinating to rest at room temperature before grilling (leave in marinade).