Homemade Greek Chicken Gyros 🌯🇬🇷
Who needs takeaway when you can prepare your own Greek chicken gyros?
Tender chicken breast marinated with Mediterranean herbs, warming spices and olive oil, then baked until golden.
🔹 Serves 4
🔶 Ingredients
🔹 600 g chicken breast fillets (step 2)
🔹 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (step 3)
🔹 1 tsp sweet paprika (step 3)
🔹 ½ tsp turmeric (step 3)
🔹 ½ tsp ground ginger (step 3)
🔹 1 tsp dried oregano (step 3)
🔹 ½ tsp dried thyme (step 3)
🔹 Freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt (step 3)
🔹 Juice of ½ lemon, optional (step 6)
🔶 Directions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Cut the chicken breast fillets into thin, evenly sized strips.
Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, paprika, turmeric, ginger, oregano, thyme, black pepper and salt. Mix well until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
Spread the chicken strips in a single layer on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between the pieces.
Bake for approximately 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until lightly golden and completely cooked. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 74°C.
Remove from the oven and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
Serve warm with homemade tzatziki, fresh vegetables and your favourite pita bread!
Here are some ideas that would pair well with this recipe, if you want to experiment:
Mediterranean wrap: Serve in wholegrain pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
Gyros bowl: Combine with brown rice, roasted vegetables or a fresh Greek salad.
Extra flavour: Add a little garlic, cumin or smoked paprika to the spice mixture.
💡 Healthy U Tip: Chicken breast is a good source of lean protein. Baking the gyros allows you to control the amount of added oil while enjoying all those familiar Greek flavours.
Get creative, add your favourite toppings and make your own homemade gyros!
Enjoy! 🍽️
Tags: recipes, chicken, Greek cuisine, high protein
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