When I started eating more clean I was in search for healthier, lighter yet filling lunches to have on the go. I came across these Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce and realized I had never made my own Gyros before never mind my own Tzatziki Sauce! So I went on a mission with some leftover chicken and was pleasantly surprised! Use the sauce as a dressing or even to marinate chicken in! I had these twice in one week. It was filling and delicious! If your like me and need that side munch of a chip then just cut up some extra red pepper, cucumbers and carrots and you have yourself a healthy lunch!
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Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce
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Looking for a light but filling lunch or quick and easy refreshing dinner on a busy night? Well then these Chicken Gyros and Tzatziki Sauce will be perfect for you and your family.
Author: Tammi Forcier
Recipe type: Sandwich
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked chicken (great for rotisserie or leftovers)
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 pita pockets
- lettuce
- feta cheese
- ½ English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cold plain Greek yogurt
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp dill (use fresh if you'd like! ⅓ cup)
- 1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (medium lemon)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a food processor blend the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth and refrigerate for at least a few hours if not over night.
- Gyro: Lay the pita flat and add lettuce, chicken, red pepper, red onion, top with chicken and feta cheese. Pour Tzatziki Sauce and fold the pita in half.
Recipe from: Creme de la Crumb
I made these tonight for dinner (made the sauce this morning) and they are fantastic! We all loved them, thanks so much for the great recipe!