Instead of lamb, chicken
is used in this traditional Greek sandwich. Serve with a mixed
greens salad for a complete meal.
Chicken
Gyros with Dill Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
chopped fresh dill
- 2 large garlic cloves,
finely minced
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound skinless boneless
chicken breast halves, cut
into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly
sliced
- 4 fresh pita bread rounds,
heated
- Salt and freshly ground
pepper to taste
- In small bowl blend together
yogurt, 2 tablespoons dill, garlic
and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil
in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken with
oregano, 1 teaspoon dill, salt and
pepper. Sauté until browned and cooked through,
about about 5 minutes. Transfer
to a bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to
skillet and sauté onions until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Return chicken
and any juices to skillet.
Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Top pita rounds with chicken
mixture. Spoon dill sauce over
chicken and serve. This sandwich is folded in half and eaten. Pass the extra sauce,
as desired.
Serves 4.
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