Chicken & Tzatziki Pittas

Recipe & image taken from http://annies-eats.com

For the tzatziki:
16 oz. plain yogurt (not nonfat, if possible)
1/2 hothouse cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
2-3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press (or finely minced)
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil

For the chicken:
4 cloves garlic, smashed
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 heaping tbsp. plain yogurt
1 tbsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1¼ lbs. chicken pieces (I use boneless, skinless chicken breast halves)

Recipe & image taken from http://annies-eats.com

For the tzatziki:

16 oz. plain yogurt (not nonfat, if possible)

1/2 hothouse cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded

2-3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press (or finely minced)

1 tsp. white wine vinegar

Salt and pepper

Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Extra virgin olive oil

For the chicken:

4 cloves garlic, smashed

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tsp. red wine vinegar

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 heaping tbsp. plain yogurt

1 tbsp. dried oregano

Salt and pepper

1¼ lbs. chicken pieces (I use boneless, skinless chicken breast halves)

Pita bread

Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced

Red onion, sliced thin

To make the tzatziki sauce, strain the yogurt using cheesecloth over a bowl. Let strain for several hours or overnight, if possible, to remove as much moisture as possible.

Shred the cucumber. Wrap in a towel a squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix together the strained yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

To prepare the chicken, combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or with the broiler. (I butterflied the chicken breasts and then cooked them under the broiler.) Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips.

Heat pitas (I sprayed with some spray oil and then popped them in the toaster oven for a few minutes). Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions. Serve immediately.

Pork Patties with Radish Tzatziki & Pittas

Recipe & Image taken from www.bbcgoodfood.com

1 small red onion
400g extra lean pork mince
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 egg, beaten
1 garlci clove, finely chopped
10 radishes, sliced
200ml fat free greek yogurt
2 beef tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 wholemeal pitta breads, to serve

Cut a ¼ of the onion into thin slices and then finely chop the rest.

Mix the pork with the breadcrumbs, chopped onion, oregano, egg, half the garlic and some seasoning. Mix well and form into 12 small patties.

Mix the remaining garlic with the radishes and yogurt in a small bowl.  Chill until needed.

Rub the patties with a tiny bit of oil and chargrill in a pan or on the barbecue for 4-5 minutes a side until cooked through.

Mix the sliced onions and tomatoes and serve with the patties, tzatziki and some warm pitta breads.