Description
To understand why this meal is such a game-changer, it helps to break down exactly what makes up a halal gyro chopped salad with tzatziki dressing. At its core, this dish takes the unmistakable components of a traditional street-cart gyro platter and reimagines them inside a beautiful salad bowl. Instead of processed, mystery meats sliced from a rotating vertical broiler, this home cook version utilizes wholesome, hand-cut halal chicken thighs.
Ingredients
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For the Halal Gyro Chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) halal boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Chopped Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Tzatziki Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or mint)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken and toss well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together all the tzatziki dressing ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, feta, olives, and parsley.
- Top the salad with the warm gyro chicken.
- Drizzle generously with the tzatziki dressing or serve it on the side.
- Toss gently before serving and garnish with extra parsley, dill, or a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 410 kcal
Keywords: chicken gyro salad bowl, healthy Mediterranean chopped salad, halal chicken gyro salad