Easy Weeknight Dinner: Ground Chicken Gyros

Weeknight dinners can be tough. It’s easy to fall into a rut or default to convenience foods. Today I’m sharing a quick & easy weeknight meal that’s always a huge winner in my house – with kids and adults alike.

These ground chicken gyros aren’t exactly authentic Greek cuisine, but they’re fresh-tasting, full of flavor, and fast. With the help of a couple ingredient shortcuts (no, you don’t have to make tzatziki on a weeknight), dinner will be on the table in the time it takes you to brown a pound of ground meat. And since the toppings are added at the table, your picky eaters can customize their plates to their liking.

It’s a winner all around!

Ground Chicken Gyros

Makes 4 servings. Recipe easily doubles. It also reheats well so can be made in advance if needed.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground chicken
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. pita bread (can substitute naan or flatbread if you can’t find it)
red onion
cucumber
feta cheese
Tzatziki Ranch Dressing by Litehouse (can substitute regular ranch dressing if you can’t find it)

Cooking Instructions:

Brown ground chicken with seasonings.
While chicken is browning, slice red onions, chop cucumbers, and heat pita bread.
Serve all components separately at the table. Dish meat onto the pita and top with cucumbers, red onions, feta, and dressing as desired.
Pat yourself on the back for finding a meal that’s a hit with the whole family!