Description
Bold Mediterranean flavors collide in these Smashed Chicken Gyro Tacos, blending Greek and Mexican cuisines into one irresistible dish. Crispy tortillas cradle juicy seasoned chicken, tangy tzatziki, and fresh toppings, inviting you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground chicken
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ red onion, minced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup (120 grams) diced cucumber
- ¾ cup (120 grams) diced tomato
Herbs and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground chicken with finely chopped red onion, crushed garlic, zesty lemon juice, aromatic oregano, seasoning salt, and cracked black pepper using hands until uniform.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken mixture across tortillas, creating a smooth, consistent layer.
- Warm olive oil in a wide skillet over medium temperature until shimmering.
- Carefully place tortilla with chicken-side facing down, allowing it to sizzle and develop a golden-brown crust for 4-5 minutes.
- Gently flip the tortilla, cooking the opposite side for an additional 2 minutes until crisp and heated through.
- Repeat the cooking process with remaining tortillas, potentially utilizing multiple skillets to expedite preparation.
- Generously drizzle creamy tzatziki sauce over each crispy tortilla.
- Enhance with freshly diced cucumber, ripe tomatoes, delicate red onion slivers, and vibrant chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a delectable fusion of Greek and Mexican culinary traditions.
Notes
- Embrace ground chicken as a lean, versatile protein that absorbs Mediterranean flavors beautifully while keeping the dish light and healthy.
- Use fresh herbs like oregano and parsley to elevate the gyro’s authentic Greek taste, ensuring maximum flavor complexity in each bite.
- Control the cooking heat carefully to achieve a crispy tortilla exterior without burning the delicate chicken mixture, using medium heat for perfect golden-brown results.
- Customize toppings for
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg