Chicken Gyros with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Ingredients:
  • YOGURT-DILL SAUCE:
  • 8-10 oz. plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 small cucumber, grated
  • 2 tsp. dried dill
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

  • GYROS:
  • 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

  • 4 pita bread rounds, heated
Instructions:

For the sauce: Stir yogurt, dill, garlic, cucumber and lemon juice in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

For the gyros: Place chicken in medium bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, dill, and salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onions; sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Add lemon juice. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Arrange pita rounds on plates. Top pita rounds with chicken mixture. Spoon some yogurt sauce over chicken. Serve, passing extra sauce separately.

Date Added:January 01, 2002
Classification:Burgers, Sandwiches & Pizza
Source:Bon Appetit
Meal:Dinner
Course:Main Course
Preparations:

Assemble, Stovetop

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