Jul 14 2026
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Gyro Meat Or Grilled Chicken & Cheese Rice Recipe

Inspired by Petra Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Make Gyro Meat Or Grilled Chicken & Cheese Rice Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Gyro Meat

Method

Gyro Meat Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, grated onion, and beaten egg. Mix well until the mixture is uniform.

  2. 2

    Shape the Mixture

    Shape the mixture into a loaf or patty form, depending on your preference for cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the Gyro Meat

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the gyro meat until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Grilled Chicken Preparation

  1. 4

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Grill Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.

Cheese Rice Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the long grain rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is melted and rice is creamy.

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