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23) Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Gyros with Cabbage Slaw

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups thinly sliced green and purple cabbage
  • 1 small carrot julienned or shredded
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 4 –6 small pita breads or flatbreads
  • Optional: sliced cucumber crumbled feta, tzatziki for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; add chicken and refrigerate 1–4 hours.
  2. Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, and honey in a bowl; let sit while chicken rests.
  3. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat 5–7 minutes per side until 165°F; rest 5 minutes, then slice thin.
  4. Warm pitas, layer chicken, cabbage slaw, cucumber, and feta; drizzle with tzatziki if using.