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Simmering Saturdays: Greek Chicken Gyros

InkFreeNews.com Posted Mar 06, 2021  Updated: Mar 8, 2021 @ 3:50 PM

Editor’s note: Simmering Saturdays is a recurring column on InkFreeNews. This food feature is provided by Nagi at RecipeTinEats. Look for it to post weekly at 10 a.m.

Greek Chicken Gryos

This is a GREAT meal for groups – prepare ahead, make loads, because the smell when this is grilling will sure to bring the neighbors!

 

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken thigh fillets, (boneless, skinless)

MARINADE

  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced (3 tsp.)
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, preferably full fat
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper

 

TZATZIKI

  • 2 cucumbers (to make about 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)
  • 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt, preferably full fat
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more if you want richer)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper

 

SALAD

  • 3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
  • 3 cucumbers, diced
  • 1/2 red spanish onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

 

TO SERVE

  • 4 to 6 pita breads or flat breads

 

Instructions

  • Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the Marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.

 

MAKE THE TZATZIKI

  • Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
  • Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.

 

SALAD

  • Combine ingredients in a bowl.

 

COOK CHICKEN

  • Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.
  • Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).
  • Remove the chicken from the grill / fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

 

ASSEMBLE GYROS

  • If chicken thighs are large, you may need to cut them.
  • Get a pita bread or flatbread (preferably warmed) and place it on a piece of parchment baking paper or foil.
  • Place some Salad down the middle of the bread, then top with chicken and Tzatziki.
  • Roll the wrap up, enclosing it with the parchment paper. Twist the end with the excess parchment paper to secure it and cut if desired.
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