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Chicken Thigh Gyros
with tzatziki and lemon garlic naan
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

Chef
Jimmy Shay
Look at those naan flatbreads. Are they plain flatbreads? Gosh no! These are garlicky lemony flatbreads and they are perfectly filled with tender chicken thighs, creamy tzatziki, cheese crumbles, and more! You can find out how much more when you take a bite.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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- 1 oz. Pickled Onion
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- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat27g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1890mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry, and on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as diced chicken thighs.
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If using diced chicken breasts, follow same instructions as diced chicken thighs.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Follow same instructions as diced chicken thighs in Step 1, stirring occasionally until steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with chimichurri seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Toast the Flatbreads
Place flatbreads on prepared baking sheet, flat side up. Place baking sheet under hot broiler. Broil until beginning to brown around edges, 1-2 minutes.
Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as flatbreads may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove flatbreads from oven. Spread butter evenly on flatbreads. Baking sheet and flatbreads will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" rounds.
Trim cucumber and thinly slice into rounds. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling flatbreads with chicken and topping with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, tzatziki, and cheese. Bon appétit!
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