Chicken Gyros with Tomato Tzike
Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup finely chopped tomato
½ cup finely diced English cucumber
Marinade
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Other
1½ pounds chicken breast tenders
1 small red onion, cut crosswise into ½-inch slices
Extra-virgin olive oil
6 flat breads or pitas
Instructions
In a medium bowl whisk the yogurt, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato and cucumber and stir to combine.
In a large bowl whisk the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
Lightly brush the onion slices on both sides with oil. Remove the chicken from the bowl, letting the herbs cling to the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken and onion slices over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm to the touch and the juices run clear, and the onion is tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill.
Warm the flat breads over direct medium heat until lightly charred, about 2 minutes, turning once or twice.
Layer some chicken, sauce, and onion inside the flat breads and serve warm or at room temperature.
Grilled Salmon or Halibut
Recipe from http://southernfood.about.com/od/freshsalmonrecipes/r/bl10630b.htm
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate: 120 minutes
Total Time: 140 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
4 salmon steaks or fillets
Marinade:
juice of 2 lemons, about 1/4 cup
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
1 clove garlic, minced
Preparation
Place salmon in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Combine marinade ingredients; pour over salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Remove the salmon from the marinade and pour the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Grill salmon directly over medium coals, basting with the boiled marinade, for about 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.