This recipe is a Greek-inspired take on nachos, a Tex-Mex classic. The gyro-spiced chicken is beautifully flavoured and combined with olives and feta cheese, then laid on a bed of baked pita chips and topped with homemade tzatziki.
Equipment
bowl
oven
baking sheet
large skillet
Ingredients
2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 cup (250 mL) diced red onion
12 oz (375 g) chopped boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tsp (5 mL) dry oregano leaves
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, salt and pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted and sliced kalamata olives
1 cup (250 mL) crumbled feta cheese
1 medium, chopped vine-ripened tomato
TZATZIKI
1 cup (250 mL) plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated and squeezed dry cucumber
1 large clove garlic, rasped
2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
BAKED PITA CHIPS
3 round pocket-style pitas
3 Tbsp (45 mL) melted butter
2 tsp (10 mL) dry oregano leaves
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Directions
Tzatziki: In a bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Baked Pita Chips: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Separate pitas around the circumference into 2 flat circles and place 3 on baking sheet. Stir together butter and oregano and brush over pitas. Sprinkle with half of the salt and bake for about 4 minutes or until golden. Repeat with remaining pitas. Let cool.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add chicken, oregano, salt and pepper and cook, stirring for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
Break up pita chips into large ‘chip’-size pieces and spread evenly over parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with olives and feta. Bake for about 5 minutes or until feta melts slightly. Remove from oven and drizzle with tzatziki and tomato to serve.
Tips
For more pita chips, increase pitas to 4 or double the recipe and use 6 pitas for added crunch to serve alongside the main dish.
Try adding fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, herbs or cucumber after baking.
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