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Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe

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This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon zest, and oregano, then slow-roasted in the oven to juicy perfection. Ideal for serving with pita bread, tzatziki, or Greek salad, this dish brings authentic Mediterranean flavors right to your table with simple ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1.3 kg total)
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
  • 6 cloves minced garlic (or 3 very large cloves)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt (reduce if using regular table salt)
  • Dry oregano, to taste

For Cooking

  • 1 cup water or chicken stock (for the base of the pan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for slow roasting the gyros.
  2. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, lemon zest, and dry oregano. Mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are well coated. For best flavor, marinate for at least one hour or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Prepare the gyro spit: Thread each chicken thigh onto a Vertical Gyro Spit Plate, making sure to rotate each piece in the opposite direction from the last for even cooking. If you don’t have a vertical spit, create one by placing a halved onion on a parchment-lined baking sheet and inserting two vertical wooden skewers into the onion to hold the chicken.
  4. Add water or stock: Place the spit with the marinated chicken into the oven and pour 1 cup of water or stock into the base of the pan. This will help create a flavorful sauce and keep the chicken moist during roasting.
  5. Cover and bake: Optionally cover the top chicken thigh with a small piece of pierced aluminum foil to prevent burning, as it is the most exposed piece. Bake for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender. The total bake time may vary but expect around 1.5 hours.
  6. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken gyros from the oven and let it rest briefly. Then slice the chicken and serve hot with loaded Greek fries, pita bread with tzatziki, or atop a fresh Greek salad for an authentic Mediterranean meal experience.

Notes

  • Marinate overnight for deeper flavor and juicier chicken.
  • If you don’t have a Vertical Gyro Spit Plate, use the onion and skewers method as an effective homemade alternative.
  • Covering the top chicken with foil prevents burning while allowing the rest to brown nicely.
  • Use chicken stock instead of water for a richer sauce at the base of the pan.
  • Serve with traditional Greek sides like tzatziki, pita, and salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, oven roasted gyros, Mediterranean chicken, Greek marinade, homemade gyros

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