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Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Gyro Salad featuring tender oregano-seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, crunchy pita chips, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This light yet satisfying dish is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with Mediterranean flair.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 to 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

For the Salad

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup red onions, diced small

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt (0% fat recommended)
  • About 1/2 English cucumber, finely grated (about 2/3 to 3/4 cup grated cucumber)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • Pinch sugar (optional and to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and evenly sprinkle with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning intermittently to brown all sides.
  2. Simmer with Vinegar and Lemon Juice: Once the chicken is about 90% cooked through, reduce the heat to medium-low and cautiously add the red wine vinegar and lemon juice. Let the chicken simmer for 1 to 2 more minutes until fully cooked and flavorful.
  3. Rest Chicken: Remove the skillet from heat and set aside the chicken with its cooking juices while preparing the salad components.
  4. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, crushed pita chips, red onions, and cooked chicken along with any pan juices for added flavor. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, finely grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dried dill weed, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve: Drizzle the prepared tzatziki sauce evenly over the assembled salad just before serving. Enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt for authentic texture and tang in the tzatziki sauce; 0% fat works well to keep it light.
  • Be cautious when adding vinegar and lemon juice to the hot chicken as it may bubble up.
  • Adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice in the tzatziki to your preference for perfect balance.
  • Pita chips provide crunch, but for gluten-free options, substitute with gluten-free crackers or roasted chickpeas.
  • Salad is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the greens and chips.

Keywords: chicken gyro salad, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean salad, healthy chicken salad, easy gyro recipe

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