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Chicken Gyro Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Gyro Salad topped with fresh vegetables and served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 cups lettuce Romaine or Iceberg recommended
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced or halved if using cherry/grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced small
  • 1 cup crushed pita chips
  • 1 cup diced or crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup red onions diced small
  • 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt must be Greek yogurt, 0% fat
  • 0.666 cup coarsely grated cucumber about 2/3 to 3/4 cup grated cucumber; use coarsest blade of a box grater
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 0.75 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.75 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar optional and to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, evenly sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly.
  2. When chicken is about 90% cooked through, reduce heat to medium-low, add red wine vinegar and lemon juice, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until done.
  3. Set the cooked chicken aside off the heat while you assemble the salad.
  4. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pita chips, red onions, cooked chicken and juices, and toss gently.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dill, salt, pepper, and sugar to make the tzatziki sauce.
  6. Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the salad, mix well, and serve immediately.

Notes

Customize with additional toppings like olives or extra feta for more flavor.