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Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce

Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce You’ll Love

Enjoy a mouth-watering Homemade Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce that brings vibrant Greek flavors to your kitchen!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 10 whole Black Peppercorns freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika smoked for depth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary or Italian seasoning as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Coriander Seeds or ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt or table salt
For the Assembly
  • ½ large Onion
  • 2 pieces Bamboo Skewer

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • meat mallet
  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Tenderize Chicken: Lay the boneless chicken thighs on a clean cutting board and pound to a uniform thickness of about ½ inch.
  2. Prepare Marinade: In a spice grinder, combine paprika, coriander seeds, peppercorns, rosemary, and chili flakes. Grind until fine and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, stirring to create the marinade.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Assemble Rotisserie: Insert a bamboo skewer through half an onion, then stack the marinated chicken thighs onto the skewer to form a tight mound.
  5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the skewer upright in a tray for about 1 hour until crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Shave & Serve: Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyrosCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for 24 hours. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) before serving.

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