Panini Style Chicken Gyro

Name: Gyro Ayam Gaya Panini
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; juice from 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 g arlic cloves, chopped or grated; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; kosher salt; 2 g reen bell peppers, quartered; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped; 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped; 1 1/2 cup shredded gouda or mozzarella; 6 fresh pitas or naan; Tzatziki and pickled onions, for serving

Quick and simple to make, these gyros are a fun and healthy dinner any night of the week...and so delicious!

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 5 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 g arlic cloves, chopped or grated
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt
2 g reen bell peppers, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped
1 1/2 cup shredded gouda or mozzarella
6 fresh pitas or naan
Tzatziki and pickled onions, for serving

Steps

1. in a bowl, toss the chicken with the yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Marinate 15-30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the fridge.2. Meanwhile, toss together the tomatoes, cucumbers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, herbs, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss the bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil. 3. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes total. During the same time, grill the peppers until light char marks appear, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and let cool for 5 minutes, then thinly slice. 4. Cut open one side of the pita, creating a small opening. Stuff the chicken, cheese, and peppers, evenly between each pita. If your pitas don't have a pocket, just make quesadilla style and fold 1 half over the other. 5. Heat a panini press or large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub both sides of the pita with olive oil. Place one at a time, into the panini press and cook until the cheese is melted. Alternately, you can cook the sandwiches in a skillet as you would a grilled cheese.6. Serve each pita with Tzatziki, tomatoes, and cucumber slices on top. Eat!