Easy Chicken Gyros Taco Bowls
Precooked and shredded chicken makes a quick and easy filling for this fresh-tasting version of the classic take-out sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 3/4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 package (6.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Bowls (8 Count)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 325°F.
- 2
Squeeze shredded cucumber with hands to remove excess water. In small bowl, mix all Tzatziki Sauce ingredients.
- 3
In another medium bowl, toss Cucumber Salsa ingredients.
- 4
In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove 2 tablespoons of the flavored oil; set aside. Add chicken; toss to coat. Increase heat to medium; cook about 3 minutes or until chicken is heated through.
- 5
Brush insides of bowls with reserved flavored oil. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden and warmed.
- 6
Spoon chicken filling evenly in warmed bowls. Top with cucumber salsa and tzatziki sauce.
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