Chicken Gyro Recipe
Spiced chicken seared on rotisserie, sliced thin, wrapped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and honey mustard
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Gyro Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill or Rotisserie
Preheat your grill or rotisserie to medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Place the marinated chicken on the grill or rotisserie. Cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- 5
Let it Rest
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thin.
Assembling the Gyros
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for about 1-2 minutes until soft.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On each pita, layer shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and sliced chicken.
- 8
- 9
Wrap and Serve
Fold the pita over the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade chicken gyro!
