Greek-Style Chicken Gyro Nachos
A Greek-inspired take on a Tex-Mex classic.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 12 oz (375 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
- 1 tsp dry oregano leaves
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper
- ½ cup kalamate olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- TZATZIKI
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 large clove garlic, rasped
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- BAKED PITA CHIPS
- 3 round pocket-style pitas
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tsp dry oregano leaves
- ½ tsp salt
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- 2 cutting boards and knife (one for chicken, one for veggies)
- grater
- rasp
- small bowl
- baking sheet
- pastry brush
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- parchment paper
Directions
TZATZIKI
- In a bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
BAKED PITA CHIPS
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Separate each pita around the circumference into 2 flat circles. Place on baking sheet.
- Stir together butter and oregano and brush over pitas. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for about 4 minutes or until golden. Let cool.
PREPARE NACHOS
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add chicken, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
- Break up pita chips into large, chip-sized pieces ad spread evenly over parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with olives ad feta. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until feta melts slightly.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with tzatziki and tomato to serve.
TIPS
- Increase pitas to 4 or double the recipe and use 6 pitas for added crunch and to serve alongside the main dish.
- Try adding fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, herbs, or cucumber after baking.
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