Dinner for 6

Greek Chicken Gyros with pita

Name: Greek Chicken Gyros with pita
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg / 2.5 lb chicken thighs; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp mustard powder; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1/2 tbsp curry powder; 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 400 g / 14oz thick-cut chips (optional); 1 pinch table salt; 1 cup plain yoghurt; 3 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 2 tomatoes; 3 cups cos lettuce; 1/2 small red onion; 5 x 20cm / 8" pita breads

$11.64for 445 minServes 6

Seasoned chicken thighs cook in a skillet, then fill warm pita breads with creamy sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 2.75 lb$2.29/lb typical	2.75 lb	$6.31Typical price
	Tortilla chips, 7 oz$0.22/oz typical	7 oz	$1.55Typical price
	Sour cream, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.19Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.49Typical price
	Red onions, 0.4 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.56Typical price
	Pita, 5$0.55 each typical	5	$2.75Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.47

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Greek High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.91 per serving$11.64 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 1/4 kg / 2.5 lb chicken thighs
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tbsp mustard powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp curry powder
1 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
400 g / 14oz thick-cut chips (optional)
1 pinch table salt
1 cup plain yoghurt
3 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
2 tomatoes
3 cups cos lettuce
1/2 small red onion
5 x 20cm / 8" pita breads

Steps

Mix the paprika, mustard powder, oregano, curry powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil, then coat the chicken and rest it for 10 minutes.
Stir the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil together in a bowl.
Slice the tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion while the chicken rests.
Cook the chicken in a lightly oiled 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 16 to 20 minutes, turning often, until it reaches 165 F.
Warm the pita breads in the skillet for 1 minute per side.
Slice the chicken and fill the pita breads with chicken, sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.

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