Curry Chicken Gyro and Tahini Sweet Potatoes.

Curry Chicken Gyro and Tahini Sweet Potatoes. Soft naan stuffed with salad, roasted curry chicken, Tzatziki sauce, and yummy roasted sweet potatoes tossed in toasted lemon tahini. It’s every bit as DELICIOUS as it sounds!

I have been holding onto this recipe for far too long! I’m so excited to share it with you guys. My family loves these chicken gyros.

My inspiration for these wraps came pretty naturally. I was speaking with my cousin, Abby. She loves any Middle Eastern/Indian/Greek/Mediterranean style food. And she loves a great wrap. Don’t we all?

I threw a few ideas her way, and she immediately came back to me with today’s recipe selection. Which was just what I was hoping she would pick! The vision I had in my head for the sweet potatoes sounded so delicious. I was excited to make them!

And, of course, I knew these Gyros/wraps would be enjoyed by everyone in my family, plus our friend groups, too! We truly enjoy plenty of flavor and color in our food combinations. The more spice, the more sauce, and the more toppings, the better!

And funny enough, I’m in Miami as I type this recipe out. I’ve been doing a lot of walking – I love that Miami is so walkable. The streets are full of all kinds of restaurants and food vendors; so much inspiration in this city!

I’ve seen so many takes on the Gyro! I have new ideas already. A classic lamb Gyro is next on the agenda for sure. Creighton will love it!

But first, let me tell you about this Gyro because it’s absolutely delicious!

Here are details

Ingredients

• olive oil
• chicken breasts or thighs – make sure to thinly slice
• yellow curry powder
• smoked paprika
• chipotle chile powder
• garlic powder
• sweet potatoes – I cut these into fries
• warm naan
• Tzatziki sauce – I make mine at home, but Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods both have great in-store Tzatziki sauce options

For the Salad

• shredded lettuce – I like romaine, but any mix of greens will work
• mixed herbs – our favorites are cilantro, dill, basil, and parsley. If you enjoy mint, that would be great in here as well!
• pepperoncini- or anything pickled
• shallots – pickled red onions would be nice too
• oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, with oil reserved

For the Tahini

• tahini
• garlic
• lemon juice
• toasted sesame oil
• toasted sesame seeds

Kitchen Supplies

For this recipe, you’ll need a sheet pan and a couple of prep bowls.

Steps

Step 1: season the chicken

While working on a sheet pan, toss the chicken with the spices and olive oil.

Scoot the chicken to one side of the pan to make room for the sweet potatoes.

Step 2: add the sweet potatoes and roast

Now, working with the other side of the pan, add the sweet potatoes. Toss these simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Place the sheet pan in the oven and cook both the chicken and potatoes for around 20 to 30 minutes. The time will vary depending on the size of the chicken and potatoes.

Step 3: the salad

I toss shredded romaine lettuce with mixed herbs and something pickled – usually pepperoncini or both pepperoncini and pickles. Then, shallots and sun-dried tomatoes. 

Then, I like to toss the salad in the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar.

Step 4: the tahini

Meanwhile, mix the tahini. You can do this in a food processor/blender or just a bowl.

Whisk the tahini up with garlic, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, and water. Then mix in the toasted sesame seeds and always season with extra salt.

Step 5: layering

Use fresh, warm naan or pita. Then stuff it with salad, chicken, and Tzatziki sauce.

You can toss the sweet potatoes in the tahini or dip the sweet potatoes into the tahini. I do a little of both!

A super flavorful, wonderfully colorful meal!

And I love that the leftovers are perfect for enjoying the next day for lunch! The tahini sauce will last all week and can be used in multiple recipes.

Looking for other dinner recipes? Here are a few ideas:

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Havarti Sandwich

Skillet White Pesto Marry Me Chicken and Orzo

Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili

Party Size Italian Melt

Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Turkey Sandwich

Lastly, if you make this Curry Chicken Gyro and Tahini Sweet Potatoes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

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Curry Chicken Gyro and Tahini Sweet Potatoes – current favorite recipe. I make this once a week!

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