Make Ahead Chicken Gyros

By chelseap09

Ingredients

• For the chicken:
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 Tablespoons)
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 heaping Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• To assemble: Pita bread
• Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
• Red onion, sliced thin

Details

Adapted from joyful-mommas-kitchen.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Chop the cucumber and wrap in a towel a squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. I did overnight
To prepare the chicken, combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. I let it set overnight

Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or with the broiler. Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips. Heat pitas. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions. Serve immediately.