Original video by @feelgoodfoodie — all credit to the creator.
Gyro Pita Bites
Greek-seasoned chicken and crisp peppers and onions bake inside mini pita cups until the edges turn golden. A cool tzatziki-style yogurt drizzle and fresh dill finish these handheld bites off in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 poundchicken breast or thighs · thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 pouchMcCormick® Greek Style Gyro Seasoning & Sauce Duo
- 3small pitas · cut into fourths
- 2 clovesgarlic · minced
- 12mini pita breads
- 1/2 cupred bell peppers · sliced
- 1/2 cupred onion · sliced
- —Greek yogurt · for the sauce
- —fresh dill · for garnish
Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and Greek Style Gyro Seasoning. Add the sliced chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- 3
Place 1/4 of one pita into each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin, pressing gently to form a bowl.
- 4
Divide the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions evenly among the pita cups.
- 5
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the pita edges are golden brown.
- 6
While the cups bake, whisk together Greek yogurt with the Greek Style Gyro Sauce.
- 7
Drizzle the sauce over the chicken cups, then top with dill. Serve immediately.
Creator's notes
Sponsored by McCormick. Can be made in a skillet instead of a muffin tin, and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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