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Gyros smashed tacos

Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos

Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos combine the delicious taste and textures of Greek chicken gyros with the fun, handheld appeal of tacos, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 615 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large non stick pan / skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander 15g, chopped
  • 500 g chicken mince
  • 1-2 potatoes or 100-150g ready-made fries
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ cup tzatziki 120g
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes 75g, chopped
  • ½ cup cucumber 75g, chopped
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 8 mini tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • If you choose to cook your own fries for the Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos, start by peeling and slicing a potato into thin, even slices, then cut each slice into skinny fries.
    1-2 potatoes
  • Soak the fries in cold ice water for a few minutes to remove excess starch. After soaking, pat the fries dry with a kitchen towel, then toss them in a bowl with a bit of oil, salt, and paprika.
    1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (about 400°F) and spread the fries in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince with thyme, cumin, marjoram, the juice of half lemon and garlic salt. Mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
    1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon marjoram, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 500 g chicken mince, ½ lemon, Salt and pepper
  • Add the chopped fresh coriander to the gyros smash tacos mixture and mix again until everything is well combined.
    ¼ cup fresh coriander
  • Lay out the mini tortillas and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto each one. Press down firmly to spread the mixture evenly across the surface of the tortilla.
    8 mini tortillas
  • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Place one or two tortillas in the pan, chicken side down, depending on the size of your pan. Cook for about 3 minutes until the chicken is golden and slightly crispy. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 2 minutes
    1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • Flip the tortillas over and cook for another minute to ensure the chicken is fully cooked through. Add more oil if necessary for each tortilla
  • Remove the tortillas from the pan and spread a generous layer of tzatziki on top.
    ½ cup tzatziki
  • Add a few fries or crispy potato slices, followed by chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion. Drizzle with a little more tzatziki and garnish with fresh coriander.
    ½ cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup cucumber, 1 red onion

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Notes

If you are cooking these tacos in batches of one or two, add the cooked tacos to an oven on a low heat or warmer while you cook the other tacos to make sure they stay warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 96.4gProtein: 39.3gFat: 8.6g
Keyword chicken gyro, chicken gyros, easy tacos, fries, greek taco, gyros, homemade tacos, smash tacos, smashburger tacos, smashed taco
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