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Greek Chicken Gyros

Greek Chicken Gyros

Deliciously seasoned Greek Chicken Gyros with tender, succulent chicken, perfect for a Mediterranean meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Vertical Spit USA
  • Vertical Spit Canada
  • Redmond Real Salt
  • Nakiri Knife
  • Measuring Cups Spoons
  • liquid measuring cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1.3 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
  • 6 cloves minced garlic or 3 very large ones
  • 2 lemons lemon zest zested
  • ½ tablespoon salt you may need less if using regular table salt
  • dry oregano to taste
  • 1 cup water or stock (for the bottom of the pan)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
  • In a bowl add the chicken, olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and oregano. Mix well. You can marinate for a minimum of one hour (even overnight for best results).
  • Once marinated, take the Vertical Gyro Spit Plate and thread the chicken thighs making sure to rotate each one opposite from the last.
  • If you don’t have a Vertical Gyro Oven Plate, cut an onion in half, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil, and position two wooden skewers vertically into the onion to make your own spit.
  • Now, place the gyro in the oven and add 1 cup of water or stock to the base (which will create our sauce).
  • You can pierce a small piece of foil to cover the top chicken thigh as it will start to burn first on the top as it bakes.
  • Bake for 75-90 minutes or until fully cooked. Mine took exactly 1.5 hours.
  • Take it out of the oven, let it rest and cut! You can enjoy this chicken gyro with loaded Greek fries, on pita with tzatziki, on a Greek Salad and so much more!

Notes

You can substitute other meats like lamb, pork, or beef. Experiment with different marinade ingredients and spice blends for variety. Serve with various toppings like tomatoes, cucumbers, or feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 66gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 322mgSodium: 1215mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken gyro, greek chicken gyros, greek food, greek gyro, Greek Recipes
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