Chicken Gyros
4 servings Chicken gyros is a Mediterranean miracle that is fun to prepare and will nicely surprise anyone who has a chance to try it. Super tender chicken marinated in yogurt and exotic seasonings is irresistible. You don’t need any special equipment, and you can prepare this simply in your oven or... Read more ... on your grill. When you are done, you can serve it in a special Turkish bread or pita bread with a Mediterranean aioli. Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 31, 2024 2 h.3 h.1/5 2 h. 3 h. 1/5 Ingredients: Chicken gyro: 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt2 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice from 1 lemon4 cloves of garlic - peeled and grated (or pressed)1 TSP of ground paprika½ TSP of ground cayenne pepper - ground (spicy, optionally substitute for ½ TSP of paprika)1 TSP of cumin seeds - ground½ TSP of coriander - ground½ TSP of cinnamon - ground1 TSP of salt½ pepper - ideally freshly ground1 ½ LB of chicken breasts - skinless and boneless (or skinless and boneless chicken tights)1 onion - whole with skin on 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt 2 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice from 1 lemon 4 cloves of garlic - peeled and grated (or pressed) 1 TSP of ground paprika ½ TSP of ground cayenne pepper - ground (spicy, optionally substitute for ½ TSP of paprika) 1 TSP of cumin seeds - ground ½ TSP of coriander - ground ½ TSP of cinnamon - ground 1 TSP of salt ½ pepper - ideally freshly ground 1 ½ LB of chicken breasts - skinless and boneless (or skinless and boneless chicken tights) 1 onion - whole with skin on Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)1x Lemon Squeezer (Optional)1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press1x French Whisk1x Meat Mallet (tendorizer)1x Plastic Wrap3x Skewers (metal or wooden)1x Food Thermometer (probe) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) 1x Lemon Squeezer (Optional) 1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press 1x French Whisk 1x Meat Mallet (tendorizer) 1x Plastic Wrap 3x Skewers (metal or wooden) 1x Food Thermometer (probe) Directions: 1. Marinade: 1.1. Place into a medium mixing bowl: 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt 2 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice from 1 large lemon 4 cloves of garlic – grated 1 TSP of paprika ½ TSP of ground cayenne pepper 1 TSP of ground cumin ½ TSP of ground coriander ½ TSP of ground cinnamon 1 TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper Stir together with a whisk until fully incorporated (about 1- 2 minutes). 2. Meat preparation: 2.1. Make sure that the chicken breasts are properly rinsed under cold water and the unwanted parts are removed. 2.2. Cut each chicken breast diagonally into half. 2.3. Pound each piece of chicken breasts over plastic film to ½” thickness using a meat mallet. 2.4. Place chicken breasts into the marinade and stir with a spatula or hand. 2.5. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinade for at least 60 minutes (or preferably overnight in the refrigerator with last 60 minute out of the refrigerator). 3. Preheat oven or grill to 400°F. Note: Yes this meal can be prepared in the oven but also on the grill with lid. 4. Roasting preparation: 4.1. Cut large onion into half, peel it and place 1 half on the center of the baking sheet. 4.2. Then push into the onion 3 skewers with a distance of about 1″ from each other. 4.3. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, and place the first piece on the skewers and slide down to the onion. Then take all the rest of the chicken and place each piece one-by-one on the skewers, layering them on top of each other. 4.4. Push the second half of the onion through the skewers until it touches the chicken. Note: For the purpose of the photo prepared from the double batch. 5. Roasting: 5.1. Place the baking sheet with the chicken in the center in a preheated oven or on the grill for about 70 – 90 minutes until done. * Tip: Optionally, you can slice the cooked layer in order to have part of the meat ready sooner and also to speed up preparation – gyros will be prepared faster this way. For preparation on grill only: Make sure that the roasting happens on indirect heat and with a closed lid – with the fire not directly under the baking sheet, but on the sides). 6. Assemble & serve 6.1. Slice gyro vertically. 6.2. Serve in Turkish bread or pita bread with Mediterranean aioli, sliced onion, a slice of tomato, and lettuce. Optionally serve just a gyro with side of potato wedges. * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F. Kitchen Guide Poultry The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F. The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. 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