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Healthy Chicken Gyro Platter

Healthy Chicken Gyro Platter

Healthy Recipes

Overview

Meal: Lunch or Dinner 
Dietary Type: Omnivore 
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Servings: 4



The Dish 
One of our favorite take out meals remixed—a healthier version of gyros.

The marinade and drizzle sauce in this recipe is really something special, a culinary double agent and a meal prepping time saver. Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic are a powerhouse combination for this marinade and sauce, imparting excellent flavor. 

The platter presentation is another time saving hack, letting you or your family assemble their gyros at the table. This presentation also makes for easier packed lunches. 

Ingredients

Marinade and Drizzle Sauce
1 cup (225g) plain Greek yogurt 
2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice 
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 
1 each garlic clove, peeled and chopped 
1/4 teaspoon (0.6g) paprika 
1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt 
pinch of black pepper 

Main Dish
1 lb (500g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 each (256g) whole wheat pitas, toasted  
1 cup (120g) cucumbers, diced 
1/4 cup (40g) red onion, peeled and diced 
1 cup (30g) baby spinach 
1/2 cup (80g) tomatoes, diced 
1/4 cup (40g) feta cheese crumbles (optional) 
1/4 cup (30g) black or kalamata olives, sliced 
2 tablespoons (27g) pomegranate seeds   

Preparation 

  • Combine marinade ingredients (yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper) in a large bowl and whisk until blended. 
  • Divide the mixture in half. 
  • Marinate chicken with half of the marinade mixture, cover and refrigerate overnight (or a minimum of 3 hours). Refrigerate the remaining marinade to be used as the gyro sauce. 
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Place marinated chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. 
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 
  • Arrange chicken and toasted pitas on platters with cucumbers, onion, spinach, tomatoes, feta, olives, and pomegranate seeds. 
  • Serve or drizzle with reserved marinade. 

Vegetarian and Vegan Modifications: Substitute the chicken in this recipe with tofu. Marinate sliced tofu and bake for 10-15 minutes or until hot and golden brown. 

Gluten Free Modifications: Substitute the whole wheat pita for gluten free pita or tortillas.