Quick Chicken Gyro Pita
with Tzatziki
Cooking time
15 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
560 /serving
This Greek fast food classic always hits the spot. It takes 15 minutes to throw together satisfying pita sandwiches topped with seared chicken and a wonderfully fresh tomato and onion salad. A sprinkle of dried oregano drives the idea home.
We will send you:
- 285g Canadian-raised chicken fillets (air chilled)
- 1 Head of curly leaf lettuce
- 50g Sliced red onions
- 1 Tomato
- 30ml Red wine vinegar
- 1g Dried oregano
- 90g Tzatziki or raita
- 2 Pocketless pita
- 7g Paprika & Oregano spices (garlic, paprika, beef broth powder (wheat and sulphites), salt, onion, dextrose, oregano, yeast extract, black pepper, canola oil, cellulose, thyme, parsley, cinnamon, nutmeg, citric acid)
Contains: Milk • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Large pan
Microwave
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Olive oil
Total Fat
14 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
840 mg
Total Carb
60 g
Sugars
10 g
Protein
46 g
Fibre
6 g
Preparation
Cook the chicken
- Pat the chicken dry; season with the spices and S&P.
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the chicken* and cook, partially covered, 2 to 3 min. per side, until cooked through.
Make the salad
- Meanwhile, place the onions in a strainer and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the lettuce.
- Medium-dice the tomato.
- In a medium bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, onions, oregano, vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and S&P.
Warm the pita
- Wrap the pita in a slightly dampened paper towel.
- On a plate, microwave, in 10 sec. increments, until warm.
Plate your dish
- Divide the pita between your plates.
- Spread with the tzatziki.
- Top with the chicken and a spoonful of the salad (tightly wrap the pita around the filling if desired).
- Serve the remaining salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C.
