I ADORE Halfbaked Harvest. She makes the best recipes, that at first glance seem complicated, but when you get down to it, they are easy & so freaking delicious. I made these gyros over the last week, and being one person, I had them for dinner multiple nights in a row. Usually, I get bored with eating the same thing over and over again, but I was excited for dinner every night! Tiegan uses feta in her tzatziki, I did not have any & it turned out delicious, but feel free to add it if you like! Don’t forget to set some time aside so the chicken can marinate! For serving, I added lettuce, homemade pickled red onion, and dill.
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Plain Yogurt [She calls for full fat, but I used low-fat and it worked perfectly]
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 LBS Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Thighs, or Breasts, cubed
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 6 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 2 Shallots, chopped
- 1 TBSP Smoked Paprika
- 1 TBSP Oregano
- 1 TSP Turmeric
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Pepper
- Pitas or Naan, warmed
Tzatziki
- 8 oz Feta Cheese
- 1/4 + 1/3 Cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
- Juice from 1 Lemon
- 1/2 Large Cucumber, shredded
- salt
Let’s Get Cooking
In a bowl, combine yogurt + olive oil + cubed chicken + lemon juice + garlic + shallots + paprika + turmeric + oregano + chili flakes + salt + pepper. Mix well to combine and let marinate for at least 15 min at room temp or overnight in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Toss and bake for another 5-10 minutes/ until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil and cook until the chicken chars on the edges, about 1-2 min WATCH CAREFULLY.
Make the tzatziki while the chicken cooks. Combine feta + 1/4 cup yogurt + garlic + lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. Stir in the 1/3 cup yogurt + cucumber + pinch of salt + red pepper flakes. Always taste test to be sure.
To assemble: spread the warm naan with tzatziki, then lettuce, and chicken [ I like to sprinkle some dill on top]. Add on red onions & a little cilantro.
YUM YUM YUM
Made with Love,
Hannah
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