# Greek Chicken Gyros

A recipe for juicy Greek chicken gyros, perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- wooden skewers
- cast iron skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEyn6huyALE/?igsh=X2h5NGlkdElH
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/502b9d4c-5b47-4529-93a9-223ab4cd034d
- Extracted: 2025-02-03

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