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