Oven roasted chicken stuffed inside fresh pitas with all the “extras”...a fun weeknight dinner!
Author: The Chef
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
⅓ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 fresh pitas or naan warmed,
pickled red onion, lettuce, dill, and parsley for serving
FETA TZATZIKI
8 ounces feta cheese
¼ cup + ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic grated
juice from 1 lemon
1-2 Persian cucumbers, shredded
kosher salt
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, cubed chicken, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 425° F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edges (watch carefully)
Meanwhile, make the Tzatziki. Combine the feta, ¼ cup yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. Stir in ⅓ cup more yogurt, the cucumbers, and a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes.
To assemble, stuff/spread each pita with tzatziki, then lettuce, and chicken. Add red onions and herbs. Drizzle over more tzatziki and if desired, harissa (recipe in notes).
Recipe by 5* trending recipes with videos at https://food.theffeed.com/2022/11/19/sheet-pan-chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/