Scratch Chicken Gyros

Description

Doesn't seem possible... but it is :)

Details

Cooking Time:		30
Recipes Makes:		6
Calories:		420
Carbs:		34.1
Fat:		9.2
Protein:		41.2

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts *
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon ground tumeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , or more, to taste

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 1 small piece of english cucumber , peeled and finely diced

For serving:

• 6 pita or flatbreads
• 1 romaine or Iceberg lettuce , chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1/2 of a red onion , thinly sliced
• 1/2 of an English cucumber , thinly sliced

Directions

For the marinade:

1. Add chicken to a large bowl or ziplock bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Stir well to coat and marinate for 1-4 hours.
2. Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce by combining all ingredients. Taste it and add more seasoning (lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper or cumin)if needed. Refrigerate.
3. Heat grill to medium and oil the grates (or if cooking on the stove, add a little oil). Remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess sauce drip off.
4. Grill chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest before chopping into bite-size pieces.
5. Toast or warm your pitas. Layer with chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and sauce. Enjoy!

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