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Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos Recipe

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Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos combine the delicious taste and textures of Greek chicken gyros with the fun, handheld appeal of tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend feast.

Ingredients

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Main 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

  1. Prepare fries: 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.
  2. Soak fries: 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.
  3. Cook fries: 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.
  4. Mix chicken: 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.
  5. Add coriander: Add the chopped fresh coriander to the gyros smash tacos mixture and mix again until everything is well combined.
  6. Prepare tortillas: 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.
  7. Cook chicken on 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.
  8. Flip and finish cooking: 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.
  9. Add toppings: Remove the tortillas from the pan and spread a generous layer of tzatziki on top.
  10. Assemble tacos: 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.

Notes

  • Soaking fries in cold ice water removes excess starch for crispiness.
  • Cooking fries in an air fryer at 200°C for 20-25 minutes yields crispy results.
  • Press chicken mixture firmly onto tortillas for even cooking and texture.
  • Adjust oil amount as needed when frying the tortillas to prevent sticking.

Keywords: Chicken Gyros, Smash Tacos, Greek Tacos, Air Fryer Fries, Easy Weeknight Dinner

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