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Greek Chicken Gyro-Style Smashed Tacos

These Greek Chicken Gyro-Style Smashed Tacos combine seasoned ground chicken cooked right onto a flour tortilla with creamy tzatziki, fresh cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and sliced red onion. They're quick, fresh, filling, and perfect for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Homemade Greek Seasoning
  • 1 tbs dried oregano
  • 1 tbs dried basil
  • 1 tbs dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Greek Chick Tacos
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tbs homemade greek seasoning, or more to taste
  • 6-9 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tbs olive oil, as needed for the pan
Toppings
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • tzatziki sauce, homemade or store bought
  • crumbled feta cheese, optional
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cucumber, squeezed and drained of water
  • 1 tbs fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
  • kosher salt to taste

Equipment

  • large griddle or nonstick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife
  • box grater
  • mandolin slicer

Method
 

Make the Tzatziki:
  1. Finely shred the cucumber and place it in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
  2. Add the cucumber to a small bowl with the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, garlic and salt. Stir everything together until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Prepare Greek Seasoning:
  1. In a bowl, add all ingredients and mix together until combined. Set aside.
  2. Any leftover seasoning store in an airtight container.
Make the Greek Chicken Tacos:
  1. Place the ground chicken in a bowl and add the Greek Seasoning. Gently mix with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
  2. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface.
  3. Take a small portion of the seasoned ground chicken and spread it directly onto one side of each tortilla. Press the chicken into a very thin, even layer, spreading it almost all the way to the edges.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with olive oil.
  5. Place the tortillas chicken-side down onto the hot cooking surface.
  6. Cook for about 3–4 minutes without moving them, until the chicken is browned and completely cooked through. Ground chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Flip the tortillas and cook for another minute, just until the tortilla is warmed and lightly toasted.
  8. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining tacos.
Layer on the Toppings:
  1. Spread tzatziki over the cooked chicken and then layer on the sliced cucumber, tomato and red onion.
  2. Add a little crumbled feta if you like, although they’re delicious without it.
  3. Serve immediately while the chicken and tortilla are warm and the vegetables are still cool and crisp.