What's for Dinner [Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki]

When Hubby and I first started dating he'd frequently request gyros when we'd have dinner together.  Looking back I think he was showing off that he knew that it wasn't pronounced guh-EYE-ros!  Ha!  I've shared my trick for picking it up locally at Kincaids, but last night I decided to make a chicken version, and although he doesn't really like chicken, he loved it!!

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c olive oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1 T parsley, dried
• 1 T oregano
• dried mint, if desired (really this just depends if I have it on hand)
• 2-3 T olive oil
• 8 to 10 chicken tenders (or breasts sliced, I just think they cook easier without drying out)
• Tzatziki recipe
• pita
• feta, crumbled
• red onion, sliced
• lettuce and tomato, if desired

Directions:

• Mix first seven ingredients together and allow to marinate a minimum of 30 minutes.  I add salt and pepper to taste, as well.
• Make tzatziki while chicken marinates.
• Cook chicken either on grill or saute in olive oil over medium heat until cooked through.  Squeeze lemon juice over chicken.
• Assemble sandwich to your liking!  I like tzatziki, red onion, and feta.  

Notes:
This isn't truly gyros, nor is it my usual souvlaki marinade, but I felt like it was the best description that most people would recognize :).

Happy Greek Cooking!

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