Oscar enjoying the leftover Greek yogurt.
Open Chicken Souvlaki
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a 1/2″ thickness
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 heaping tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- store-bought tzatziki
- sliced cucumbers
- shredded lettuce
- pita bread
Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, yogurt, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and mix until well coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight, if possible. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips. Meanwhile, heat your pitas also on the grill for a few minutes on each side. Top each pita with chicken, tzatziki sauce, cucumbers and lettuce. Optional toppings could be tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Looks great! I can’t eat it because I keep kosher and we separate meat and milk products, but it looks very tempting!! I had some great hummus a few days ago, have you ever made that? http://meantforsomethingbetter.com/2012/04/02/camels-and-pita/
Thanks for checking out my blog! You could also try marinating the chicken in Greek dressing instead of yogurt. The yogurt just acts as a tenderizer and keeps the chicken moist, but I think Greek dressing would work just fine!
I found this recipe that seems pretty simple:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
I haven’t tried making my own hummus yet, but it’s on my to-do list!
This looks very yummy. Never made chicken gyros myself – now go to try it! And Oscar is just too cute! Our Stitch love Greek yoghurt as well!!