Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe
Delicious and flavorful Greek Chicken Gyros that are easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal. Marinated chicken thighs roasted to perfection, these gyros are great for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1.3kg total
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves minced garlic, or 3 very large ones
- lemon zest from two lemons
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- dry oregano, to taste
- 1 cup water or stock (for the bottom of the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and oregano. Marinate for at least one hour.
- Thread the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto a Vertical Gyro Spit Plate or makeshift spit. Add water or stock to the base of the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 75-90 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before cutting. Serve in pita with tzatziki, on Greek fries, or in a salad.
Notes
- You can customize your gyros with your favorite toppings like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure to check the chicken for doneness before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Chicken Gyros, Greek Recipes, Mediterranean
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