Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

An easy and delicious recipe for Greek gyros with grilled souvlaki chicken and rich tzatziki sauce. Serve buffet-style so guests can choose their own toppings.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 764 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tomato, halved and sliced
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Greek seasoning
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 0.5 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
• 0.5 cup pepperoncini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Toss shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; set aside for at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4

Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 5

Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.