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Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros

Perfectly seasoned chicken baked to perfection on ONE SINGLE PAN! Serve in warm pitas for a quick weeknight meal!

Who doesn’t love a good chicken sheet pan dinner? It’s quick, it’s fast, and there’s minimal clean up involved. And I for one love this shortcut gyro sheet pan dinner.

The chicken is seasoned oh-so-perfectly with pantry spices – oregano, coriander, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt and pepper which then gets oven roasted in all its goodness. While that bakes, you can prep all your gyro toppings – romaine, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and crumbled feta.

You can keep it as simple or as packed of a gyro as desired. And you can warm those flatbreads right in the oven while your chicken finishes cooking. Serve warm with homemade tzatziki sauce for a complete speedy meal.

CAN I USE CHICKEN BREASTS?

Yes, chicken breasts can absolutely be used here but chicken thighs have more dark meat and a higher fat content which will yield juicier, more flavorful chicken.

DO I HAVE TO WRAP THEM IN PITA?

Not at all! These would go beautifully wrapped in naan or even tortilla!

CAN I MAKE THE TZATZIKI SAUCE AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes! My homemade tzatziki sauce can be set aside in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

HOW CAN I SERVE THESE?

You can throw everything onto a sheet pan, toppings + tzatziki sauce included, and serve. Best part = you’ll have less dishes to clean!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros

Perfectly seasoned chicken baked to perfection on ONE SINGLE PAN! Serve in warm pitas for a quick weeknight meal!
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic minced2 teaspoons dried oregano1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into thin strips1 ½ tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice6 pita flatbreads2 cups shredded romaine2 cups cherry tomatoes halved1 red onion thinly sliced1 English cucumber thinly sliced½ cup crumbled feta cheeseTzatziki sauce homemade or store-bought

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
In a small bowl, combine garlic, oregano, coriander, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Place chicken in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in olive oil and garlic mixture; gently toss to combine.
Place into oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through, stirring halfway. Stir in lemon juice.
To serve, warm pitas in oven, about 4-5 minutes. Halve pitas, and fill with chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta and tzatziki sauce.
Serve immediately.

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