Healthy Greek Chicken Gyro Platter Recipes

GREEK CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE WITH AUTHENTIC TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the Tzatziki SauceMake this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.
• Marinate the Chicken
• Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1 gallon zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag to mix well.
• Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.
• Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don't marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.
• Warm the Pita Bread
• Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.
• Cook the Chicken
• You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill / grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium high heat.
• After the grill / grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill / grill pan.
• Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove the chicken from the grill / grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice the chicken tenders and put on a serving plate.
• Assemble the Gyros
• Lay out a warmed pita bread.
• Place sliced chicken down the middle of the pita bread.
• Top the chicken with an ample amount of tzatziki sauce.
• Garnish the top of the tzatziki sauce with cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese and optionally parsley.
• Fold up the pita bread and enjoy!

HEALTHY GREEK CHICKEN GYRO PLATTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine garlic, paprika, thyme, ground coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oil. Stir until combined.
• Cut chicken thighs into thin strips. Transfer to a gallon size zip-bag or bowl. Add marinade to chicken and mix well, making sure all pieces are coated. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken in two batches and saute 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through.
• To make the fries, preheat oven 450°F. Place cut potatoes on a parchment lined baking tray. Drizzle with oil, and mix to combine. Spread fries in a single layer and cook 12 minutes. Flip fries and cook an additional 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt.
• To assemble the chicken gyro platters, place mixed greens, tomatoes, and onions on plate. Add cooked chicken, fries, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat pita bread.