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Greek Chicken Gyro, Carrots, Hummus, Pickle, Lemon Chia Water

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 649kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Ground coriander
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped or grated
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 2 Pita bread
  • 3/4 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 Grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium olives
  • 2 TBSP Feta cheese crumbled

Carrots and Hummus

  • 1 cup Carrots peeled and cut into sticks, or baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup Red pepper hummus

Pickle

  • 2 Pickle spears

Lemon Chia Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 4 slices Lemon
  • 2 tsp Chia seeds
  • Ice cubes
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, turmeric, coriander, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cinnamon. Add the chicken breast and coat evenly. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • To make the tzatziki sauce, combine garlic, cucumber, dill, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Grill on each side to an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C. Set aside and let it rest for a few minutes before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
  • Warm the pita bread for about 30 seconds on each side in the grill pan until soft and pliable.
  • Fill the pita with lettuce, grilled chicken, red onion, grape tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Fold in half.
  • Combine water, lemon, and chia seeds. Stir well, let sit 2 - 3 minutes for chia to bloom. Serve over ice if preferred. .
  • Serve the gyro with carrots, hummus, pickle, and lemon chia water.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1735mg | Potassium: 1354mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 13128IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 4mg