HEARTY CHICKEN GYROS

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I love reinventing classic recipes to fit our taste and healthy lifestyle. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be served with oven fries or on its own. You can add Greek olives, omit the onion, or even use cubed pork tenderloin for a new taste. -Kayla Douthitt, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup salt-free lemon-pepper marinade
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
SAUCE:
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
ASSEMBLY:
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken, marinade and mint in a shallow dish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. In another bowl, combine cucumber, tomato and onion. Serve chicken in pita pockets with sauce, vegetable mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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