Greek Chicken Gyros Better Than Takeout!
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh2 lb
- Greek yoghurt¾ cups
- Lemon1
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper½ tsp
- Oregano · dried1 tsp
- Garlic4 cloves
- Bread4
- Tomato1
- Parsley½ cups
- Red onion1
- Tzatziki1 ½ cups
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and minced garlic, making sure every piece is coated.
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 6 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brush the pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, placing them on the pan.
- Roast for 90 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Warm the pita, spread a generous layer of tzatziki, then add the chicken, tomato, parsley and onion. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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