chicken souvlaki gyro style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• souvlaki marinade:
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• tzatziki sauce (cucumber sauce):
• 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon greek seasoning
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a small bowl, mix the 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 the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. season with garlic, fresh dill, and greek seasoning. squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use.
• remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared 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.
• 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.