DIY Chicken Gyros

5 from 1 vote

If you've enjoyed the magic of Greek food, then you'll know how delicious chicken gyros are. Tender, juicy chicken that practically melts in your mouth is cooked low and slow, marinated first in a variety of spices and creamy yogurt for that rich and satisfying flavor. These are my DIY Chicken Gyros, a simple and easy way to recreate the classic chicken gyros at home.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Keyword gluten-free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 4 30

Servings Servings

Calories 186kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Equipment

Vertical Spit this vertical spit is essential to making this chicken!

Ingredients

1.5 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 Cup Greek Yogurt
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
¼ Cup Olive Oil
3 Cloves Garlic mashed
1 Lemon juiced - this is approximately 1/4 cup
2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
2 Teaspoons Cumin
1 Teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

To make these chicken gyros, start by preheating your oven to 375 F.
Prepare the chicken by patting the chicken thighs dry.
Then, add them to a bowl alongside the greek yogurt, mashed garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, cumin, and paprika. Toss until the chicken is fully coated in the seasonings.
Cover the bowl, then transfer it into the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, but at least 3-4 hours, until the flavors have marinated into the chicken.
Once the chicken is done marinating, remove it from the fridge.
Grease the vertical spit with oil, then layer the chicken thighs on it.
Place the spit on the lower rack of the oven and allow the chicken to bake for 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Be sure to watch the chicken carefully - if it gets too browned on the top, around the 50-60 minute mark, remove the spit from the oven, cover the top of chicken with a small piece of foil, and return it from the oven.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and use a spoon to scoop the juices onto the chicken.
Slice the chicken, then add it to your favorite recipes, and enjoy!

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