Chicken Gyros
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Slice chicken thinly.
- 2In a large bowl, pour in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper.
- 3Coat chicken well and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 4Cook chicken in oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes.
- 5For the bread, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water and let sit 8–10 minutes until foamy.
- 6Add flour, salt, yogurt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
- 7Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and soft.
- 8Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45–60 minutes, until doubled.
- 9Divide into 4 equal balls.
- 10Roll each into a 18–20 cm (7–8 inch) round.
- 11Heat a dry pan over medium-high heat.
- 12Cook each pita 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly golden.
- 13For Tzatziki Sauce, grate cucumber and squeeze out all the water.
- 14Mix all Tzatziki ingredients together.
Ingredients
- 1.7 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 0.5 lemon Juice of half lemon
- 3 cloves finely grated garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp coriander
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 3.5 g dry yeast
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 150 ml warm water
- 450 g Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cloves finely grated garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- Tomatoes
- Fries
- Onions
Equipment
ovenlarge bowldry pan
Tips
- Grate cucumber and squeeze out all the water before mixing with tzatziki ingredients.
- Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Let yeast, sugar, and warm water sit for 8-10 minutes until foamy.
- Knead bread dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and soft.
- Let bread dough rise for 45-60 minutes until doubled.
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