Chicken Gyro

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I love Chicken Gyros (or Chicken in a Pita). I rarely get a chance to get them, I haven’t been to a good Greek restaurant in years. Once a year I get one from John the Greek at the Bloomsburg Fair…

I start by making chicken souvlaki, ztatziki and if I have time, homemade pita bread.

Chicken in a Pita

To Assemble:
Layer  an oven fresh pita with the chicken souvlaki, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and top with ztatziki.

Yummy Chicken Gyro

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Chicken Souvlaki

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This week has become sort of Greek week in my kitchen. Today is Chicken Souvlaki…

Chicken Souvlaki

I had Hubster grill (The only way I can get him to cook) the chicken after I marinated it overnight. This can also be baked.

Chicken Souvlaki Marinade Ingredients:
1/2 c. red wine vinegar, 1/2 c. lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 fresh minced garlic cloves, oregano, dill, salt and pepper

Marinade Directions:
Mix together all ingredients and pour over chicken, marinate overnight. Keep refrigerated. Turn chicken several times. Grill until juices run clear and center is no longer pink.

*I like to use thin strips of chicken.

*If putting on wooden skewers, soak for 30 minutes in lemon juice.

Tzatziki

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Tzatziki… not only is it fun to say, but I love using this Greek staple as a spread, dip or dressing. Yum!

Ingredients:
2 c. plain yogurt, 1 c. sour cream, 1 cucumber, 4 garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp. fresh dill weed, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh ground sea salt

Directions:
Cut cucumber in half length-wise, remove seeds and discard. Grate cucumber and squeeze excess fluid from pulp. Peel and mince garlic cloves. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, chill overnight to allow flavors to marry.

Serve with fresh pita wedges or crudité. Makes your homemade gyros even more tasty!

*You could substitute 3 c. plain Greek yogurt for the first two ingredients.

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Spanakopita Triangles

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It have been very busy with work, the HS musical and Leo Club; several nights a week I’m still at school at 10 pm. I actually had to buy lunch this week, not just once, but three times! I’ve deprived Hubster of hearty home cooked meals. Don’t worry, he’s not widdling away. Finally Friday, and I am going to indulge in some hot and savory Spanakopita. It may sounds like a strange craving to have, but this Greek dish is a comfort food for me.

Spanakopita

Ingredients:
1 pk frozen* spinach (thawed), 8 oz. crumbled Feta cheese, 1 small onion (minced), 1 Tbs. parsley, olive oil, about 10 Phyllo sheets, 2 eggs, 3 Tbs. flour

Directions:
Sauté onions in olive oil until opaque, drain excess oil and transfer to mixing bowl. Toss in spinach, Feta, eggs, flour and parsley. Taking one Phyllo sheet at a time, fold in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil. Place a portion of spinach mixture at bottom corner. Slowly fold Phyllo into a triangle (like a paper football). Repeat with remaining mixture. Brush the outside of the triangles with olive oil. Bake on an oiled tray at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

Spanakopta Triangles

Remember, the spanakopita triangles will swell and puff a bit.

*Yes, I actually prefer frozen spinach for this recipe. However, if you use fresh spinach make sure it’s washed, dried and de-stemmed before you sauté it.

Some people substitute ricotta cheese for half of the Feta cheese. I do not prefer this method, but you may.

What is your unusual comfort food?