Greek Chicken Gyros

4.94 from 29 reviews

These Greek Chicken Gyros are meticulously seasoned and roasted to perfection. The chicken is marinated in a combination of savory, tangy and herbaceous flavours, stacked on a spit and slow-roasted until the exterior develops a slight caramelized char while the inside remains tender and succulent 🤤.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken gyro, greek chicken gyros, greek food, greek gyro, greek recipes

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1.3kg total
⅛ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
6 cloves minced garlic or 3 very large ones
lemon zest two lemons 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.
Note: 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 and voila, you made your own spit and don’t need to buy one!
Now, place the gyro in the oven and add 1 cup of water or stock to the base (which will create our sauce).
Tip: you can pierce a small piece of foil making sure 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!

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Notes

Protein Alternatives: Instead of chicken thighs, you can use other meats like lamb, pork, or even beef. You may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the type of meat used.

Other Marinades: Experiment with different marinade ingredients such as lemon juice, yogurt, vinegar, paprika, or cumin to add different flavors to the gyro.

Alternative Spice Blends: Mix up the spice blend by adding or substituting spices such as paprika, cumin, coriander, or thyme.

Toppings: Get creative with your gyro toppings and serve with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, or pickled vegetables.

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