Love classic gyros but want a healthier spin on those tasty handhelds? Grilled chicken with a homemade tzatziki sauce wrapped in a toasted pita bread is a fantastic dinner for warmer evenings.
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
Marinade Time 2 hourshours
COOK TIME 15 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 2 hourshours25 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
Marinade for the Chicken:
4tspminced garlic
1lemonjuiced
1tbspred wine vinegar
2tbspolive oil
2tbspGreek yogurtI prefer Fage Total 2%
1tbspGreek seasoning blend OR oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2poundsboneless skinless chicken tenderloins
For Serving:
Warmed pitas10 seconds in the microwave or heated under the broiler for a few moments.
Sliced fresh tomatoes
Sliced red onions
Homemade tzatziki sauce
Salad greens
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Toss the chicken tenderloins to coat thoroughly and let chill in the fridge till dinner time. At least 2 hours to overnight.
Preheat your oven's broiler. Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray. Line the chicken in a single layer on the pan. Broil on the rack one notch down from the top of the oven. 7 minutes on one side, flip the chicken with a pair of tongs and broil 5 minutes on the other side.
Slice the chicken into strips and serve with the warmed pitas and toppings.