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Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce

Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Bliss

This Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce transforms your weeknight dinner into a culinary getaway.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 cloves Finely Chopped Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns or ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary or fresh, reduce quantity as needed
  • 1 tsp Whole Coriander Seeds or use ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt or kosher salt
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt whole-fat preferred
  • 1 medium Cucumber grated, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill or fresh mint
  • 1 clove Garlic adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking tray
  • Bamboo skewer
  • Mortar and pestle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Pound the chicken thighs to about ½ inch thickness and set aside.
  2. Make Marinade: Grind spices together and mix with garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Prepare Rotisserie: Place half a large onion upright in a baking tray and insert a bamboo skewer through the onion.
  5. Skewer Chicken: Stack marinated chicken thighs onto the bamboo skewer tightly.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake chicken for about 1 hour until 165°F internally.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the skewered chicken cool for 15 minutes, then slice and serve with Tzatziki and pita bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyrosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy with sides like a Greek salad or warm pita for a complete meal experience.

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