


California Chicken Gyros
These pockets are stuffed to the brim with fresh produce, lean chicken and a burst of citrus.

Recipe - Downers Grove, IL

California Chicken Gyros
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Servings4
00Ingredients
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme dried Italian seasoning
2 tsp. minced garlic, divided
1/2 tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 lb. chicken tenders
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 pitas
1 cup purchased guacamole
Shredded green leaf lettuce
Tomato slices
Cucumber slices
Red onion slices
Chopped fresh oregano *Optional*
Directions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp. garlic, salt and pepper
- Add chicken and stir to thoroughly coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and remaining 1 tsp garlic. Top with cumin. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade.
- Cook chicken about 10 minutes or until browned on all sides and fully cooked, turning once.
- Open pitas to create pockets.
- Fill with guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and chicken.
- Serve with yogurt mixture and, if desired, sprinkle with fresh oregano.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 504 calories, 20 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 91 mg cholesterol, 811 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 39 g protein. Daily values: 23% vitamin A, 75% vitamin C, 14% calcium, 12% iron.
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Directions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp. garlic, salt and pepper
- Add chicken and stir to thoroughly coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and remaining 1 tsp garlic. Top with cumin. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade.
- Cook chicken about 10 minutes or until browned on all sides and fully cooked, turning once.
- Open pitas to create pockets.
- Fill with guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and chicken.
- Serve with yogurt mixture and, if desired, sprinkle with fresh oregano.