A Fresh, Globally Inspired Handheld Students Will Keep Coming Back For
The Chicken Meatball Gyro is a delicious and nutritious school meal featuring Jones Dairy Farm Chicken Meatballs wrapped in a warm pita with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Designed for school food service, this flavorful handheld option offers a balanced blend of protein, whole grains, and vegetables to keep students satisfied.
Ingredients
- 600 Jones Dairy Farm Chicken Meatballs
- 100 whole wheat pita bread (large, 6 1/2″ diameter)
- 6 lbs. shredded iceberg lettuce
- 6 lbs., 4 oz. red onions, sliced
- 3 qt., 1/2 cup Tzatziki sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and kettle or braising pan to 350 degrees.
Place meatballs on lined sheet pans. Place in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes. Product must reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees for 15 seconds.
Transfer meatballs to 4″ half long steamtable pans, cover with plastic wrap, and hold in warming cabinet assembly.
Place pitas in hot holding cabinet for 10-15 minutes to warm up.
To assemble gyros: Place 1 oz. of Tzatziki Sauce on each pita, top with 6 chicken meatballs, top with 1 oz. each of lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced onions. Wrap in foil or place in parchment bags for presentation and service.
This recipe features
Chicken Meatballs
This recipe features
Chicken Meatballs
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