# Lemon Chicken Gyros

A recipe for juicy lemon chicken gyros, which is easy, tasty and fresh.

- Total time: 105 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. In 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.
2. Add olive oil and the juice of half a lemon to the bowl.
3. Mix all ingredients together to form a marinade.
4. Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly.
5. Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto a skewer.
7. Cover the chicken with foil to prevent burning.
8. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 1 hour 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil, increase the heat to 180°C (355°F), and cook for another 10–15 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
10. Slice the cooked chicken for serving.

## Equipment

- bowl
- lemon squeezer
- spatula
- baking sheet
- foil
- knife
- skewer

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16cC4g3MTx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b2d1acb3-e178-474e-89e0-37c4463568ae
- Extracted: 2025-07-07

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