Chicken Gyro Recipe
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Chicken gyros is one of the most popular Greek street foods (but not only street food). You can find chicken gyro at any corner or any taverna.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
For the gyros:
- 600g Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander seeds
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Olive oil
For serving:
- Tzatziki
- Potato fries
- Pita bread
- Tomato salad
Marinate the gyros: In a bowl mix smoked paprika, salt, pepper, dried thyme, ground coriander seeds, crushed garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil.
Add chicken thighs and mix until well coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge overnight or at least one hour.
Cook the gyros: Heat a large skillet/pan over medium-high heat. When hot add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes from each side, until fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut into small pieces.
Assembly: place the gyrus in a large place. Serve with potato fried, pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes and onions.
Enjoy!
Keyword Chicken Gyro Recipe