Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Servings: 5 people
Insanely flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken strips. These Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros surpass my expectations! Serve this with Tzatziki sauce for a full-on experience!
Ingredients
1.32 lbs Boneless Chicken Thighs (or 600 grams)
Chicken Gyro Marinade:
¾ c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Garlic
1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns (black)
2 tablespoons Paprika
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2.5 tablespoons dried rosemary
2.5 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
Coarse sea salt to taste
2.5 tablespoons red chili flakes
Vertical home-made rotisserie:
1 Bamboo Skewer
½ large Onion
How to make Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce
Step 1: Using a meat mallet, pound the meat to about half an inch or 1 cm thickness. Do this same step for all the chicken thighs.
Step 2: In a mortar and pestle, add the paprika, coriander seeds, peppercorns, dried rosemary, dried red chili flakes, and coarse sea salt. Grind until you have a semi-coarse powder.
Step 3: To the semi-coarse powder, add the chopped garlic and grind until the garlic is well blended.
Step 4: To the spice mix, add the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Mix well using a spoon. To tenderize chicken thighs, add the marinade and mix well until the pieces of chicken are evenly coated.
Step 5: Using a cling film, wrap the container and place it in the fridge. Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
Step 6: Stick the middle of a large stump of an onion (half onion) in a bamboo skewer to make a vertical pole. Then, skewer the individual pieces of the marinated chicken thighs. Do the same step until all the chickens are skewered/stacked on top of each around.
Step 7: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 8: Over the cookie tray, place the vertical rotisserie and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 9: Let the chicken gyros cool for about 15 minutes before shaving. Serve with tons of Tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 570, Calories from Fat 182, Fat 20.2g31%, Saturated Fat 6.7g42%, Cholesterol 163mg54%, Sodium 1254mg55%, Potassium 983mg28%, Carbohydrates 47.9g16%, Fiber 4g17%, Sugar 7.9g9%, Protein 51.2g102%, Vitamin A 1200IU24%, Vitamin C 33.8mg41%, Calcium 140mg14%, Iron 4.3mg24%
Ingredients
- 1.32 lbs Boneless Chicken Thighs (or 600 grams)
- Chicken Gyro Marinade:
- ¾ c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns (black)
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2.5 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2.5 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- Coarse sea salt to taste
- 2.5 tablespoons red chili flakes
- Vertical home-made rotisserie:
- 1 Bamboo Skewer
- ½ large Onion
Instructions
Step 1: Using a meat mallet, pound the meat to about half an inch or 1 cm thickness. Do this same step for all the chicken thighs.
Step 2: In a mortar and pestle, add the paprika, coriander seeds, peppercorns, dried rosemary, dried red chili flakes, and coarse sea salt. Grind until you have a semi-coarse powder.
Step 3: To the semi-coarse powder, add the chopped garlic and grind until the garlic is well blended.
Step 4: To the spice mix, add the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Mix well using a spoon. To tenderize chicken thighs, add the marinade and mix well until the pieces of chicken are evenly coated.
Step 5: Using a cling film, wrap the container and place it in the fridge. Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
Step 6: Stick the middle of a large stump of an onion (half onion) in a bamboo skewer to make a vertical pole. Then, skewer the individual pieces of the marinated chicken thighs. Do the same step until all the chickens are skewered/stacked on top of each around.
Step 7: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 8: Over the cookie tray, place the vertical rotisserie and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 9: Let the chicken gyros cool for about 15 minutes before shaving. Serve with tons of Tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
