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Chicken Gyro

June 3, 2020

Quick facts

22 ingredients

6 steps

Chicken Gyro photo

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded flat
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, peeled and root side removed
  • 1 wooden skewer, sturdy, roughly 10 inches (25 cm)
  • Marinade
  • 2 cups greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Tzatziki
  • 1 large cucumber, shredded
  • 2 cups greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps

  1. 1

    Combine marinade ingredients.

  2. 2

    Pound chicken thighs under plastic wrap with a heavy object.

  3. 3

    Combine chicken with marinade and let sit for 2-12 hours.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 400 Degrees. Place chicken thighs onto upright skewer, with onion as base and cook for 1.5-2 hours, or until chicken is done.

  5. 5

    To make Tzatziki, combine ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to serving. When shredding cucumber, remove excess liquid.

  6. 6

    Carve chicken off of skewer and serve with onions, tomatos, and pita.