Greek Chicken Gyro Salad Recipe By Tasty Recipes

CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients and stir well.
• On a cutting board, place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken thighs and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
• In another large bowl or gallon plastic bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade, stirring well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to one day.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Shred the cucumber, be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.
• In a medium bowl, combine tzatziki ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• On a baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet, use the onion half as a base and position the skewer vertically like a spit. Skewer the chicken thighs individually, rotating each one 90 degrees.
• Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Carve off slices of chicken to fill a pita. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce.
• Enjoy!

GYRO SALAD WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion and Greek seasoning until meat is no longer pink; drain., Arrange salad mix on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges.

GYRO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Preheat the grill to 350°F (180°C).
• Season the chicken all over with olive oil and Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning.
• Place the chicken on the grill and with the lid closed, cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Make the tzatziki dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, cucumber, and salt until well combined.
• Assemble the salad: Swoop the tzatziki dressing across the bottom of a large bowl. Top with the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, chickpeas, feta, and chopped chicken. Drizzle the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice all over the salad. Garnish with McCormick® Dried Oregano, McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper, and pita chips. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN GYRO SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, paprika, oregano, coriander, cumin, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, pepper, tahini, olive oil, and salt.
• Add the chicken and stir to coat completely in the sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Make the tzatziki: in a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon zest, garlic, dill, pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Thread 3-5 pieces of chicken onto each wooden skewer until loosely filled, leaving at least an inch (2 cm) of space on either end of the skewers. Place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
• Slice the dinner rolls in half. Place the bottom half on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and chopped red onion.
• Stick the par-cooked chicken skewers into the bottom buns, spacing evenly. Place the top buns over the skewers and press down.
• Combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl and brush on the top buns.
• Bake the buns and the chicken for 10 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the bread is toasted.
• Place the gyro sliders on a large platter and serve with tzatziki.
• Enjoy!

GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Toss with chicken mixture. Cover and chill for several hours.