Gyro!

Growing up in Chicago, I have the love for some serious beef sammies, Chicago Style Pizza... hot dogs (if you get me on the right day)... and some gyros.... YUM!

Gyros: A gyro ( /ˈjɪəroʊ/ yeer-oh, /ˈdʒaɪroʊ/ jy-roh,[1] /ˈʒɪəroʊ/ zheer-oh;[2] Greek: γύρος, [ˈʝiros], lit. 'turn') is a dish of meat roasted on a vertical spit (usually lamb), generally served as a sandwich, also called gyros, with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce, wrapped in pita bread.

Now you and I both know my husband is not eating lamb... and I happened to stumbled upon a recipe for a chicken gyro. And it was delish! Even husband said he would have it again.... aaaaaaaand he wants to try a real gyro! woot woot!

Taziki Sauce:

8 oz container of plain greek yogurt

1 cucumber; peeled, seeded and diced

1 tbs olive oil

1/2 lemon, juiced

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbs dill

3 cloves garlic, peeled

In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until well combined. Transfer to a separate dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the best flavor

Chicken Gyro:

1 lb ground chicken

1/4 diced red onion

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp garlic powder

salt and ground pepper

2 tbs vegetable oil

1 small tomato

1/4 sliced red onion

1/2 tsp cumin

4 pitas

In a large bowl, combine chicken, diced onion, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. With hands, mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 8 oval patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Cook patties until browned on all sides and cooked thorugh (roughly 12 minutes). Divide patties, sliced onion and tomatoes among pitas. Top with sauce. Fold and Serve.

Enjoy!