1 cup english cucumber (135 g), grated, salted, and drained
1 lemon, zested
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh dill (10 g), chopped
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Assembly
slider bun, or dinner roll
½ cup tomato (100 g), diced
½ cup red onion (75 g), chopped
¼ cup olive oil (60 mL)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
Special Equipment
wooden skewer
Nutrition Info
Calories 280
Fat 14g
Carbs 14g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 9g
Protein 24g
How to Make It
1. Step
Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Step
In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, paprika, oregano, coriander, cumin, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, pepper, tahini, olive oil, and salt.
3. Step
Add the chicken and stir to coat completely in the sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
4. Step
Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
5. Step
Make the tzatziki: in a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon zest, garlic, dill, pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Step
Thread 3-5 pieces of chicken onto each wooden skewer until loosely filled, leaving at least an inch (2 cm) of space on either end of the skewers. Place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Step
Slice the dinner rolls in half. Place the bottom half on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and chopped red onion.
8. Step
Stick the par-cooked chicken skewers into the bottom buns, spacing evenly. Place the top buns over the skewers and press down.
9. Step
Combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl and brush on the top buns.
10. Step
Bake the buns and the chicken for 10 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the bread is toasted.
11. Step
Place the gyro sliders on a large platter and serve with tzatziki.
