Grilled Chicken Gyros

Recreate the flavors of Santorini right at home! A marinade of McCormick oregano, mint and thyme mixed with oil and lemon juice makes chicken tender and juicy, just like the real thing - without a fancy spit. Pile grilled chicken into a pita with a cool, refreshing Greek yogurt tzatziki and enjoy.

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 10 min; Cook: 12 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided

1 tablespoon oil

2 teaspoons McCormick Oregano Leaves, divided

1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Organic Mint, divided

1 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 cup finely chopped cucumber

6 pocket-less pita breads, warmed (or flatbread)

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 378

Calories From Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g

Cholesterol: 54mg

Sodium: 563mg

Total Carbohydrates: 43g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Protein: 29g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Mix 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, oil, 1 teaspoon of the oregano, 1/2 teaspoon each of the mint and thyme, and salt in small bowl until well blended. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix yogurt, cucumber, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon each mint and thyme in medium bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill chicken over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Cut chicken into thin strips and serve in warmed pitas with the cucumber yogurt sauce and desired toppings.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve gyros with assorted toppings, such as lettuce, chopped tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions.

Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.

This recipe originally appeared on www.mccormick.com

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