Description
Embark on a culinary journey to Greece with this authentic Chicken Gyros recipe. Each bite brings a symphony of flavors – from the zesty lemon and earthy rosemary to the boldness of garlic and spices, all perfectly balanced with the cool, creamy Tzatziki sauce. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also brings a piece of Greek culinary tradition to your table.
Ingredients
1.32 pounds (600 g) Boneless Chicken Thighs
For the Chicken Gyro Marinade:
2 tbsp Finely Chopped Garlic
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Black Peppercorns
3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Paprika
2.5 tbsp Dried Rosemary
2.5 tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds
2.5 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
Coarse Sea Salt to taste
For the Vertical Home-made Rotisserie:
1/2 Large Onion
1 Bamboo Skewer
Instructions
Start by pounding each chicken thigh to ½” (1 cm) thickness using a meat mallet inside a ziplock bag. Repeat for all thighs.
For the marinade, grind paprika, coriander seeds, peppercorns, rosemary, chili flakes, and salt in a mortar to a semi-coarse powder. Blend in garlic, then stir in olive oil and lemon juice.
Coat chicken thoroughly with the marinade, wrap, and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
Create a vertical rotisserie by skewering a halved onion with a bamboo stick. Skewer the marinated chicken thighs onto this setup.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake chicken on a tray using the rotisserie setup for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving with tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding marinating time) | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Kcal: 520 | Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding marinating time)
- Cook Time: 1 hour