Greek Chicken Gyros
Directions
- 1Marinate chicken with paprika, coriander, cumin, oregano, mint, parsley, salt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and yogurt.
- 2To build your homemade spit, peel a large onion and cut the bottom and top off.
- 3Place two soaked wooden skewers through the onion and then skewer chicken thighs onto the skewers.
- 4Roast in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- 5Slice the chicken and broil on high for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- 6Make tzatziki sauce by combining yogurt, shredded cucumber (squeezed dry), mint, dill, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- 7Prepare a Greek salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and olive oil and oregano.
- 8Serve the chicken on warm pita bread or naan, topped with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, and fries.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs, skinless, boneless
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp mint, minced
- 0.5 tsp parsley, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 0.25 cup yogurt
- 1 onion, peeled
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt
- 0.5 cucumber shredded
- 1 Tbsp mint, chopped
- 1 Tbsp dill, fresh or dried
- 0.5 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Equipment
ovenwooden skewerscast iron skillet
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