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Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos

Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos topped with tzatziki, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh coriander on a wooden board
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Chicken Gyros Smash Tacos combine bold Greek-inspired flavors with the fun handheld appeal of smash tacos. Packed with 39g protein per serving and ready in 35 minutes with crispy chicken, tzatziki, and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 500g chicken mince
  • 8 mini tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander (15g), chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1–2 potatoes or 100–150g ready-made fries
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki (120g)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (75g), chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber (75g), chopped
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil, plus extra for between batches
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If making homemade fries, peel and slice potatoes into thin even strips and cut into skinny fries.
  2. Soak fries in cold ice water for a few minutes to remove excess starch. Pat completely dry, then toss with oil, salt, and paprika.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400F (200C). Spread fries in a single layer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. While fries cook, combine chicken mince in a large mixing bowl with thyme, cumin, marjoram, lemon juice, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until spices are evenly distributed.
  5. Add chopped fresh coriander and mix again until well combined. The mixture should be fragrant and slightly sticky.
  6. Lay out mini tortillas and spoon about 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture onto each one. Press firmly to spread evenly all the way to the edges.
  7. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Place one or two tortillas chicken side down and cook for 3 minutes until golden and crispy. Lower heat to medium-low and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Flip each tortilla and cook for 1 more minute until chicken is fully cooked through. Add a small drizzle of oil between batches as needed.
  9. Remove from pan and spread a generous layer of tzatziki over the chicken side while still warm.
  10. Add fries, then top with chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion. Drizzle with extra tzatziki and garnish with fresh coriander.

Notes

  • Ready-made fries save time on busy nights. Heat them according to package directions while you cook the tacos.
  • If chicken mince feels wet, pat it lightly with a paper towel before mixing so it sticks to the tortilla better.
  • Cook tacos in batches of one or two and keep finished ones warm in a low oven while you finish the rest.
  • Press the chicken mixture firmly and evenly to the edges of each tortilla for the best smash taco results and most even cooking.

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