Description
Give taco night a fresh twist with these Smashed Chicken Gyro Tacos! Featuring a herby chicken mixture and topped with tzatziki, cucumber, tomato, and fresh parsley, these tacos bring Mediterranean flavors to your table. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Tacos:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 3/4 cup diced cucumber
- 3/4 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced red onion, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything well using your hands.
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Cook the Tortillas:
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it into an even, smooth layer.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add one tortilla, chicken-side down, and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned.
- Flip the tortilla and cook on the other side for 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Use two pans for faster cooking if needed.
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Add the Toppings:
- Spoon tzatziki sauce over each tortilla.
- Top with diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and chopped parsley.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve the Smashed Chicken Gyro Tacos warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Add spice: For extra heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or top with chili sauce.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap the chicken for ground lamb or chickpeas for a plant-based version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg