Chicken Gyros

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken thinly.
  2. 2In a large bowl, pour in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Coat chicken well and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4Cook chicken in oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes.
  5. 5For the bread, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water and let sit 8–10 minutes until foamy.
  6. 6Add flour, salt, yogurt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
  7. 7Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and soft.
  8. 8Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45–60 minutes, until doubled.
  9. 9Divide into 4 equal balls.
  10. 10Roll each into a 18–20 cm (7–8 inch) round.
  11. 11Heat a dry pan over medium-high heat.
  12. 12Cook each pita 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly golden.
  13. 13For Tzatziki Sauce, grate cucumber and squeeze out all the water.
  14. 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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