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Greek Chicken Gyros

Savory Greek Chicken Gyros That Will Elevate Your Dinner!

Enjoy these juicy Greek Chicken Gyros with a flavorful marinade that'll transport you to the Mediterranean.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs Substitutable with lamb, pork, or beef.
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Dijon mustard Substitute with regular Dijon mixed with honey if needed.
  • 4 cloves Minced garlic Fresh is best, but dried can work in a bind.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Can use fresh lemon juice for extra zing.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Dry oregano Can mix with other herbs.
  • 1 cup Water or stock Creates steam during roasting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Combine the chicken thighs with olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, lemon zest, and dry oregano in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Marinate for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
  4. Place the skewered chicken in the oven and pour 1 cup of water or stock into the tray. Roast for about 75-90 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Check occasionally and cover with aluminum foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Experiment with various toppings for personalized gyros such as tzatziki, tomatoes, and lettuce.

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