Description

These gyro sliders feature marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection and served in mini pitas with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce, offering a quick and healthier take on traditional gyros.

Ingredients

Scale

Pita Bread
Chopped tomatoes
1 red onion, thinly sliced

Gyro Meat

4 chicken thighs, julienned into thin pieces
The juice of one lemon
1/2 tsp (2,5g) salt
1/4 tsp (1,2g) black pepper
1 tsp (2,5g) garlic powder
1/4 tsp (1,2g) cayenne pepper
Dash of cumin
1/4 tsp (0,6g) paprika
1 tsp (0,5g) Fines herbs {or dried parsley}

Tzatziki Sauce

2 cups (241g) low-fat Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp (5g) + 2-3 pinches salt
2 garlic cloves
2-3 tsp (9-15mL) white wine vinegar
2 tsp (1-2g) chopped fresh mint
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp (13g) olive oil

Instructions

Gyros Meat

Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl or a Ziploc bag.
Place the chicken pieces in the marinade and let them marinate for several hours or overnight, turning the meat periodically to cover all sides with the marinade.
Grill the chicken on the BBQ or place it on a broiling pan and broil it in the oven for 5-10 minutes until it is done. {Cook time will depend on the thickness of the chicken strips.}

Tzatziki Sauce

Line a fine mesh colander with a cheese cloth or a coffee filter. {A paper napkin worked for me.}
Let the yogurt drain for a couple of hours.
Toss the cucumber and 1 tsp salt in a colander.
Let the cucumber mix rest for 30 minutes and then press out the excess water, rinse them quickly and blot them dry with paper towels.
In a separate bowl, mash the garlic cloves and a few pinches of salt.
Combine the drained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic paste and the remaining ingredients.
Finish by seasoning the sauce to taste.
Place the sauce in a sealed container and chill it until you are ready to use.

Gyros

Broil the pita bread for about one minute on each side to make them warm and soft.
Top the pita bread with cooked chicken, a few dollops of tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions.
Enjoy them immediately.

Notes

For a full-sized gyro, use regular pitas instead of mini ones. These sliders are great for parties and kid-friendly meals. Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor. Store any leftover cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg