Easy Chicken Gyro Zucchini Roll

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (Cut into bite-sized pieces.)
• 0.75 tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika (For seasoning the chicken.)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For cooking the chicken.)
• 1 large zucchini (Thinly sliced and patted dry.)
• 7 oz shredded Parmesan cheese (Use for the zucchini sheet.)
• 0.5 tbsp olive oil (For brushing the zucchini.)
• salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika (To taste; season the zucchini generously.)
• lazy tzatziki (Amount not specified; use for the filling and topping.)
• 1 medium tomato (Sliced.)
• 0.5 small red onion (Thinly sliced.)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12 × 17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika listed for the chicken.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken, separating the pieces as they go into the skillet. Cook for 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is done, browned, and juicy. Set the chicken aside.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the prepared baking sheet with the shredded Parmesan, spreading it into a thin, even layer.

5. 5

   Arrange the zucchini slices over the cheese so they are next to one another with minimal overlap, forming a sheet.

6. 6

   Lightly brush the zucchini with the remaining olive oil.

7. 7

   Season the zucchini generously with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

8. 8

   Bake for 15–18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the zucchini sheet is golden brown and crispy.

9. 9

   Let the zucchini sheet cool for 2 minutes. Do not wait too long, because it will harden and become difficult to roll.

10. 10

    Flip the zucchini sheet over.

11. 11

    Place the tzatziki, chicken, sliced tomato, red onion, and parsley in one long, thick line along the zucchini sheet. Top with more tzatziki.

12. 12

    Starting from one short side of the rectangle, roll the zucchini tightly toward the opposite short side.

13. 13

    Reposition the roll on the baking sheet with the seam side down and tucked underneath.

14. 14

    Slice the roll and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The amount and preparation of the lazy tzatziki are not specified in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Greek-inspired
• low-carb
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• baked
• chicken
• summer