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Chicken Gyros with Tomato Tzatziki

Recipe from Weber's On the Grillâ„¢: Chicken & Sides by Jamie Purviance

Fuel Type:

  • People

    Serves 6

  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Grilling Time

    8 to 10 mins

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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Sauce

  • Completed step 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Completed step 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Completed step 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 1½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Completed step ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step 1 cup seeded and finely chopped tomato
  • Completed step ½ cup finely diced English cucumber

Marinade

  • Completed step 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Completed step 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Completed step 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Completed step ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step â…› teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
 
  • Completed step 1½ pound chicken breast tenders
  • Completed step 1 small red onion, cut crosswise into ½-inch slices
  • Completed step Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 6 soft flatbreads or pitas

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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk the yogurt, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato and cucumber and stir to combine.
  • In a large bowl whisk the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
    Prepare the grill for cooking over medium heat (400°F).
  • Lightly brush the onion slices on both sides with oil. Remove the chicken from the bowl, letting the herbs cling to the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken and onion slices over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm to the touch and the juices run clear, and the onion is tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill.
    Lightly brush the onion slices on both sides with oil. Remove the chicken from the bowl, letting the herbs cling to the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken and onion slices over medium heat, with the lid closed, until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, and the onion is tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill.
    Lightly brush the onion slices on both sides with oil. Remove the chicken from the bowl, letting the herbs cling to the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken and onion slices over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, and the onion is tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill.

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  • Warm the flatbreads over direct medium heat until lightly charred, about 2 minutes, turning once or twice.
    Warm the flatbreads over medium heat until lightly charred, about 2 minutes, turning once or twice.
  • Divide the chicken and onions over the flatbreads and add a generous spoonful of the tzatziki to each. Serve warm with the remaining tzatziki on the side.

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