Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, dried oregano, and black pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 4 hrs Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor. (Marinating time: 1-4 hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt in a bowl; set aside for at least 5 minutes. In a separate medium bowl, combine the plain yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with minced garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drain the Cucumber: Squeeze the salted cucumber to remove any excess water. Stir the drained cucumber into the yogurt sauce. Season the tzatziki sauce to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 16 mins Grill the Chicken: Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the remaining marinade). Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook until the juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. (Cook time: 16 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Rest and Slice the Chicken: Remove the grilled chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it into thin strips. (Rest time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Warm the Pita Bread: Place the pita rounds on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm and slightly charred, turning frequently to avoid burning. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Assemble the Gyros: Arrange the warmed pita bread, sliced grilled chicken, shredded romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, sliced tomato, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve the tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. (Assembly time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Serve: Allow your guests to stuff the pita pockets with chicken, toppings, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese to their liking. Enjoy!