Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style
Ingredients
- 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
 
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Instructions
- 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.
 
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