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Vegan Chick'n Gyro with Tzatziki

A vegan version inspired by the Greek gyro I used to eat before I went vegan! Pieces of vegan chick'n are marinated in a vegan yogurt with spices and then wrapped in a warm pita with tomato, cucumber, and red onion drizzled with homemade vegan tzatziki for maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 mini gyros

Ingredients
  

Chick'n Gyro

  • 8 oz vegan chick'n substitute
  • 2 tbsp vegan yogurt [40g]
  • 1 ½ tbsp red wine vinegar [23ml]
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Tzatziki

  • ¾ cup vegan Greek-style yogurt [190g]
  • ½ cucumber grated [150g]
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pair with cucumber, red onion, tomato and pita

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl add the chick'n and all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix together. Marinate for at least 45 minutes or up to 4-6 hours in the fridge. If using frozen chick'n allow it to thaw and then cut it up into small pieces.
  • To prepare the tzatziki grate the cucumber using a box grater. Add it into a cheesecloth or a strainer and squeeze out the water. The water from the cucumber will make the tzatziki thinned out and watery. Alternatively, you can let it sit in a strainer overnight with salt in a bowl and drain out the water that way.
  • In a bowl add the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon and salt. Mix together and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When you are ready to prepare the chick'n add it into a skillet with the oil and cook for about 10 mins over medium heat until chick'n is crispy and browned.
  • When ready to assemble the pita add the chick'n along with some cut up cucumber, tomato and red onion. Top with tzatziki, fresh parsley and lemon juice if you like. Pair with rice, french fries, vegetables or a side salad.

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Notes

  • This recipe was created using mini pitas which will make about 6 mini gyros - good for serving 2-3 people.
  • If you use a larger regular size pita this will make 2-4 gyros and be good for 2-4 people depending on how much you fill them.
  • The longer it marinates the more flavor the vegan chick'n will have.
Keyword chick'n gyro, vegan chick'n gyro, vegan gyro
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