Description
This flavorful Curry Chicken Gyro with crispy Tahini Sweet Potatoes is a perfect combination of vibrant spices and fresh ingredients. Packed with bold flavors from the curry chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy tahini dressing, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving a unique twist on the traditional gyro. The tangy tzatziki sauce, crunchy salad, and toasted lemon tahini bring everything together beautifully. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or impressing your guests at your next dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, to taste
- 3 small sweet potatoes, sliced
- 4 pieces naan, warm
- 1–2 cups tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup mixed herbs (dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, etc.)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini (or any pickled vegetable)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1/4 cup oil from jar
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, curry powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken slices and toss to coat. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, mixed herbs, sliced pepperoncini, and shallot. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and drizzle with the oil from the jar. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, grated garlic, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed, until smooth.
- Warm the naan and spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each piece. Layer the curry chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and salad on top. Drizzle with the toasted lemon tahini and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of chipotle chile powder.
- This recipe works well for meal prep—just store the components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 500 kcal (approx.)
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg