Chicken Gyro Salad

Name: Chicken Gyro Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 clove garlic; 2 tsp. honey; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; tsp. salt; tsp. black pepper; 1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 medium yellow or orange peppers; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 4 c. chopped romaine lettuce; 3 large tomatoes; 1 seedless cucumber; c. chopped, pitted green olives; 1/4 c. red onion; 1/2 c. crushed pita chips; 1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese

Published: Apr 26, 2013

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

465

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Indulge in a chicken gyro without fully indulging — our homemade salad version boosts the health benefits of this summer favorite with an array of fresh vegetables and cuts down on fat.

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Ingredients

1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 clove garlic
2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
tsp. salt
tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 medium yellow or orange peppers
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 large tomatoes
1 seedless cucumber
cup chopped, pitted green olives
1/4 cup red onion
1/2 cup crushed pita chips
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
2. Step 2From lemon, grate peel and squeeze juice into large bowl. Whisk in oil, garlic, honey, and oregano. Transfer 3 tablespoons dressing to large resealable bag along with chicken and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Marinate, refrigerated, 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, grill peppers 10 minutes or until tender, turning over once. Transfer to cutting board.
4. Step 4Grill chicken 12 to 14 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning over once. Transfer to board with peppers; let stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice chicken; chop peppers.
5. Step 5Into bowl with dressing, stir 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, chopped peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and onion. Transfer to serving bowl; top with chicken, pita chips, and feta.