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Chicken Gyros

By: Abby M.

Description:
Time:	45 min (20 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)
Meal type:	Main Dish
Ethnicity:	Greek
Number of Servings:	4
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 1/2 lb Skinless Chicken, cut into 1 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste 3/4 C plain nonfat yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/4 C minced cilantro 1/4 tsp ground cayenne or chili pepper 2 C sliced lettuce 1/2 seedless cucumber, diced 1 large tomato, diced2 2 green onions, sliced
Directions:
1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil 1 minute on medium. Sprinkle chicken with oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Add chicken to skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink throughout. Transfer chicken to plate or bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, make Tzatziki sauce: In small bowl, with wire whisk, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in cilantro, ground red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Makes about 3/4 cup tahini sauce. 3. To serve, cut off one-fourth of each pita and save for use another day. Carefully open each pita pocket and fill with one-fourth each romaine, cucumber, tomato, chicken, and green onions. Top with tahini sauce; serve gyros with any additional sauce on the side.
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