Lemon Chicken Gyros
Directions
- 1In a bowl, add Greek yogurt and all the seasonings: smoked paprika, chili & garlic seasoning, onion granules, Mediterranean herb seasoning, adobo or Aromat all-purpose seasoning, garlic granules, chili flakes, dried oregano, and lemon & pepper seasoning.
- 2Add olive oil and the juice of half a lemon to the bowl.
- 3Mix all ingredients together to form a marinade.
- 4Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly.
- 5Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 6Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto a skewer.
- 7Cover the chicken with foil to prevent burning.
- 8Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 9Remove the foil, increase the heat to 180°C (355°F), and cook for another 10–15 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- 10Slice the cooked chicken for serving.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika, chili & garlic seasoning
- 1 tbsp onion granules
- 1 tbsp Mediterranean herb seasoning
- 1 tbsp adobo or Aromat all-purpose seasoning
- 2 tbsp garlic granules
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon & pepper seasoning
- 0.5 lemon juice of lemon
- 8 boneless chicken thighs
Equipment
bowllemon squeezerspatulabaking sheetfoilknifeskewer
Tips
- For maximum flavor, marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cover with foil to prevent burning during the initial baking phase.
- Can create a DIY rotisserie by inserting wooden skewers into a halved onion as a base if a skewer is not available