Summer Eating: Grilled Greek Chicken Gyros
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: July 16, 2013

Instead of settling for grilled hot dogs and burgers, try this recipe for delicious Greek grilled chicken gyros.  Chicken breasts are marinated in a lemony vinaigrette studded with garlic and oregano.  The grilled chicken slices are nestled into a warm pita with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.  Serve this Greek inspired meal with hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and more pita bread.
Grilled Chicken Gyro
Ingredients:



3 chicken breasts
8 pita breads
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 large head of Romaine lettuce rough chopped
2 roma tomatoes chopped
1/2 cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or one TBS dried)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
10 or more pitted kalamata olives (optional)
 
Directions:
				 
Slice the raw chicken breasts lengthwise into 4 thin strips each.








   
Place in dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.


   
In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, oregano and garlic.


   
Pour half the dressing over the chicken and turn it to coat well.


   
Grill the chicken about 4 minutes on each side.


   
Combine the vegetables, parsley and cheese in a large bowl.


   
Mix with remaining dressing.


   
Grill the pita bread until golden brown and crispy.


   
Place 1-2 strips of chicken in a pita, top with salad mixture, drizzle with tzatziki and hummus and fold in half.

Place in dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.


     
In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, oregano and garlic.


     
Pour half the dressing over the chicken and turn it to coat well.


     
Grill the chicken about 4 minutes on each side.


     
Combine the vegetables, parsley and cheese in a large bowl.


     
Mix with remaining dressing.


     
Grill the pita bread until golden brown and crispy.


     
Place 1-2 strips of chicken in a pita, top with salad mixture, drizzle with tzatziki and hummus and fold in half.