Juicy Greek Chicken Gyro
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, combine the chicken with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and minced garlic, coating the thighs fully.
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 6 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brush the pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and thread the marinated thighs onto skewers set in the pan.
- Roast for 90 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Warm the pitas and spread generously with the tzatziki. Add the chicken, tomato, parsley and sliced onion, drizzle with lemon juice and serve right away.
Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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