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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
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!
Sheet Pan Chicken and Tahini Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 717 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
- 3 small sweet potatoes, sliced
- 4 pieces naan, warm
- 1-2 cups Tzatziki sauce
Salad
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup mixed herbs (dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, etc.)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini (or anything pickled)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1/4 cup oil from jar
Toasted Lemon Tahini
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Rub a sheet pan with oil.2. Mix the chicken, curry powder, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, tossing to coat. Arrange the chicken to one side of the sheet pan. 3. Add the sweet potatoes to the other side. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Toss and cook another 5 minutes until the chicken and potatoes are crisp.4. To make the tahini sauce. Combine all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a jar and whisk until smooth. Add water to thin the sauce as desired. Season to taste with salt.5. To make the salad. In a bowl, toss all ingredients together. 6. Layer the salad, Tzatziki sauce, and chicken in the warm naan. Drizzle with tahini. Serve the sweet potatoes in the naan or on the side with lots of tahini!
This post was originally published on February 24, 2025
I have made so many recipes from Teighans blog. I have absolutely loved everything I have made. I will admit, normally when a recipe calls for herbs like parsley, or basil etc I don’t feel like it’s that important and I generally leave it out. For this recipe we ordered everything to have on hand and WOW. This is a flavor bomb recipe. The chicken is outstanding but paired with the salad, the fresh herbs, pickled peppers, sun dried tomatoes on top of a fresh homemade naan? I went too hard in the kitchen and now I’m afraid more meals like this are to be expected. Thank you for another 12/10 Teighan!
Thanks so much, Brianna:) I am so glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xx
My chicken was overcooked and potatoes were undercooked. If making this again I think I would cook each differently. I also felt the sesame seeds were too much, so I left those out.
Hi Rob,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear you had some issues with the cook times. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know! xx
Made this tonight for dinner and the hubby can’t stop raving about it… Definitely will have this meal on the dinner rotation
Thanks a lot, Sandra! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it and your comment!!
You mention your Nonnie a lot and how special she was to you, understandably so! It sounds like she was a wonderful influence in your cooking/baking. I would love to see a photo of this icon!! Would you ever consider sharing some pics of your most fond memories with Nonnie? ❤️
Hi Francesca,
Yes, maybe sometime soon:) Thanks so much for reading and your comment! Have a great week:) xT
I have been interested in making one of your recipes for some time and last night was the night! I cooked the chicken thighs whole with the bone in – delicious. Also, I didn’t have any naan around but enjoyed it with the sweet potatoes all the same. Looking forward to trying more recipes in future.
Hey Heather,
Fantastic! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xx
Genuine question- isn’t gyro meat generally served in pitas with tzatziki sauce instead of naan?
Hey Hailey,
Yes, this recipe is not traditional, just my twist:) But you could certainly serve this recipe in pitas! Let me know if you give it a try! xx
This is a great pita sandwich. I used the rub on tofu to make it vegetarian and cooked it with the sweet potatoes and they both came out perfectly. However, the tahini sauce did not come out at all! I used Krinos brand tahini and when I added all the ingredients and shook it in the jar, it came out like paste! It was not creamy at all and was exceptionally bitter. I had to add canola oil, a little honey and some plain Greek yogurt to make it spreadable. I am not sure what went wrong. It still went together well and the pitas were very nice.
Hey Anna,
Love to hear this! Thank you for making this recipe and your comment! For the tahini next time, I would try adding some cold water. That should help:) Have a wonderful week!!
Oh girl…listen you knocked this out of the park. I had all ingredients on hand and made this for lunch…so so good and flavorful!
Hey Nakisha,
Love to hear this! Thank you for making this recipe and your comment! Have a wonderful week!!
What was your favorite thing you ate in Miami?? Hope you enjoyed your time in our city 🙂
Thanks so much, Anna! I always have a blast when I am in Miami:) The stone crab was delicious! Happy Wednesday! xx
This recipe is so delicious! Thank you so much. It will be on my weekly rotation
Hey Fran,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for trying the recipe and your comment! xT
I find that my sweet potatoes always take longer to cook than my chicken. Am I doing something wrong? 🙁
Hi Sasha,
What temp are you cooking your sweet potatoes at? Are they possibly sliced too thick? Let me know how I can help! xT
I follow your recipes exactly and slice them pretty thin, but they still take longer than the chicken. 🙁
We hear a lot about your cousin Abby, but I’d love to hear more of what inspires you outside of your family – your own personal experiences with food, new restaurants you’ve tried while traveling, etc. ❤️
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Barbara!
Looks good. But respectfully, how are you supposed to eat a sandwich of this size?? I think this would break my jaw.
Hi Rachel,
Everything in this is pretty soft, but you could easily eat with a fork and knife:) Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xx
Do you have a Tzatziki recipe and a naan recipe?
Hi Angela,
I sure do!
https://fett-weg.today/herbed-garlic-butter-naan/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://fett-weg.today/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Your cousin Abby is always giving you ideas for what to cook. Does she have a food blog?
Hey AJ,
She does not, we just like to talk food a lot:) Have a great week! xT