Smashed Chicken Gyro Tacos Recipe

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt sauce maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and still creamy.

Marinate chicken thighs in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Smash the cooked chicken with a fork or meat mallet to create a shredded texture.

Warm pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side until soft.

Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.

Layer smashed chicken on top of the tzatziki sauce.

Top with diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Fold the pita to create a taco shape and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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