Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki and Naan
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Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki and Naan

This is one of my favorite recipes for left over roasted chicken. The meat is flavored with a garlic, rosemary, and oregano seasoned oil that is complimented beautifully by the coolness of the cucumber and yogurt tzatziki. The minty tomato and cucumber salad add freshness and typical Greek flavor. I prefer naan to pita for the flatbread.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

TZATZIKI

  • 1 large cucumber (or 2 small)
  • 1 1/2 cupsplain greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsgarlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

SALAD

  • reserved cucumber
  • 2 cupsgrape tomatoes (cut in quarters)
  • 2 tablespoonsdiced red onion or shallot
  • 1/3 cupItalian parsley
  • 1/3 cupfresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice (fresh)

SEASONED OIL

  • 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1 teaspoondried rosemary

GYROS

  • 2 cupsroasted chicken meat (shredded)
  • 4 piecesNaan (available at most grocery stores)

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories691
Total Fat29g
Cholesterol66mg
Sodium937mg
Total Carbohydrates69g
Dietary Fiber4g
Sugars10g
Protein37g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut cucumber in half—grate one-half of the cucumber into a bowl lined with paper towels. Squeeze out excess liquid using paper towels and discard. Stir together with yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice—season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Peel the remaining cucumber and cut it into 1/2 inch pieces. Stir with tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint, and lemon juice—salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.

  3. 3

    Heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic, rosemary, and oregano. Stir until garlic begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat—Preheat broiler.

  4. 4

    Toss 3 to 4 Tablespoons of the oil mixture with the chicken. Place bread on a cookie sheet and spoon the remainder (with herbs and garlic) on the bread spreading around. Brown naan under the broiler for 2 to until bread is sizzling or in a 350 oven for 4 to .

  5. 5

    Spread each piece of naan with tzatziki and top with chicken and salad.