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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce|Craving Something Healthy
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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Make these even easier by using shredded rotisserie chicken. Perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Lower Carb, Heart Healthy
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and minced
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Chicken

  • .75 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Salad

  • 2 cups baby greens
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers
  • 2 tablespoons pitted black olives
  • 1 medium chopped cucumber seeded
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 4 medium pita bread

Instructions

  • To make the sauce, pour the Greek yogurt into a cheesecloth, wrap lightly, and place the wrapped yogurt into a strainer over a bowl to catch any whey that drips. Place the bowl and strainer in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or overnight.
  • Unwrap the yogurt, which should be significantly thickened, and place it into a clean mixing bowl.
  • Add lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and ¼ cup minced cucumber to the yogurt and stir well to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • To make the chicken, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano,salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over chicken breasts in a freezer bag. Seal the bad and let chicken marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Heat a grill to high heat and grill chicken until cooked through and the inside temperature reaches at least 160 degrees. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, and then cut into thin slices or cubes, or shred as desired.
  • Combine baby greens, red peppers, olives, and remaining cucumbers in a large bowl, and toss to combine.
  • To serve, warm flatbread on the grill or in a microwave until soft and pliable.
  • Spread ¼ of tzatziki sauce over each piece of bread.
  • Divide the chicken and salad mix among the 4 sandwiches. Place on top of the tzatziki sauce.
  • Roll up sandwiches, and wrap the ends in foil to help them hold together.

Notes

Feel free to substitute shredded rotisserie chicken instead of grilling your own.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg