Smashed Chicken Gyro Tacos

This recipe is adapted from a variation on  Smashburger Tacos developed by Catherine Brookes which I found on mashed.com.  The recipe will make 4 servings of 2 tacos each.  Carol and I enjoyed half of it last night and will make the other half tomorrow night.    It is quick and mostly involves pantry ingredients.

For the tacos

1 lb. ground chicken

½ red onion, minced

3 large cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbs. lemon juice

2 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

8 flour tacos

For the toppings

½ cup tzatziki sauce

¾ cup diced cucumber

¾ cup diced tomato

½ red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

1-2 Tbs. olive oil

In a large bowl combine the chicken, onion, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.  Mix well with your hands.  Divide into 8 portions using a scale.

Put one portion on top of each tortilla and spread it into a smooth even layer covering the tortilla.

Heat ½ Tbs. of olive oil in a medium to large skillet over medium heat.  When hot, add one of the tortillas chicken side down and cook for 4 minutes.  Carefully flip the tortilla to be tortilla side down and cook for another 2 minutes.  Remove the cooked taco to a plate and top with the toppings.  Repeat with the other tortillas adding oil to the pan as necessary to keep a thin layer of oil.  I used 2 skillets to speed the process by cooking 2 tortillas at a time.

Serve immediately.

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