Description
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Marinated with a blend of olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon zest, and oregano, these chicken thighs are roasted to juicy perfection. Serve them in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and fresh vegetables for an authentic Greek experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1.3kg total)
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves minced garlic (or 3 very large ones)
- lemon zest (from two lemons)
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- dry oregano (to taste)
For Cooking:
- 1 cup water or stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and oregano. Mix well and marinate for at least one hour.
- Thread the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto a Vertical Gyro Spit Plate or makeshift spit using skewers inserted into an onion.
- Cook the gyro: Place the gyro in the oven, add water or stock to the base for sauce, cover the top with foil, and bake for 75-90 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and serve: Let the gyro rest before slicing and serving with your choice of sides like tzatziki, pita bread, or Greek salad.
Notes
- If you don’t have a Vertical Gyro Oven Plate, you can create a makeshift spit using an onion and wooden skewers.
- Consider serving the chicken gyro with loaded Greek fries, tzatziki, or on a Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Chicken Thighs, Greek Cuisine, Gyro Recipe
