HEALTHY CHICKEN GYRO

Recipe from thegoldenbalance.com

Marinating the Chicken

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 Tbsp low fat yogurt

1 lemon, juiced

3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed into a paste

¼ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp sazon

½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp coriander

¼ tsp cumin

¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic paste, dried oregano, sazon, paprika, coriander, cumin and fresh cracked black pepper into a smooth marinade.

Add the chicken thighs and toss to evenly coat.

Let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.

Baking the Chicken

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 F.

Spread the marinated chicken thighs onto a sheet tray lined with a wire rack.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken thighs are browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

1 english cucumber, grated

2 Tbsp low fat yogurt

1 garlic clove, grated

½ lemon, zested and juiced

¼ tsp dried dill

Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl stir together the grated cucumber, low fat yogurt, grated garlic, lemon zest, dried dill and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Taste and adjust for seasoning and set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.

Finishing the Chicken

Instructions

Slice the cooked chicken thighs into ¼ inch thin strips.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add a little olive oil.

Heat the sliced chicken in the pan, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until nicely browned and slightly charred.

Remove the pan from the heat.

Assembling the Gyros

Ingredients

Toasted pita bread

Sliced red onion

Chopped tomato

Shatta to taste

Instructions

Spoon the cucumber yogurt sauce onto a warm pita then pile ¼ of the chicken on to the sauce.

Add sliced red onions and chopped tomato, roll the pita and toast in the same pan that you browned the chicken in with a little hot sauce if desired.

Serve with more yogurt cucumber sauce.