Gyros – Barefoot Stiletto https://barefootstiletto.com Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:38:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://barefootstiletto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-421564_120855864709743_171152364_n-32x32.jpg Gyros – Barefoot Stiletto https://barefootstiletto.com 32 32 Greek Chicken Gyros https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/16/greek-chicken-gyros/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:38:19 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4066 Greek Chicken Gyros Ingredients: 4 pita breads 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive […]

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Greek Chicken Gyros

Ingredients:

  • 4 pita breads
  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken slices until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  7. Warm the pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
  8. Assemble the gyros by spreading tzatziki on each pita, adding chicken, onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  10. Roll up the gyros and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 475 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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Easy Greek Chicken Gyros https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/12/easy-greek-chicken-gyros/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:26:49 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=3830 Easy Greek Chicken Gyros Ingredients: 5-600 g Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts 1 […]

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Easy Greek Chicken Gyros

Ingredients:

  • 5-600 g Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
  • 1 Large Baking Potato (must be a large potato)
  • 100 g Greek Yoghurt (must be pourable, add more if required)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Dill
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt

Directions:

  1. Prepare The Chicken:
    1. Trim any excess fat, gristle, bones, or skin.
    2. If using thighs, keep whole; if using breasts, butterfly and pound slightly.
  2. The Marinade:
    1. Toast spices in a dry pan until fragrant.
    2. Mix yoghurt, olive oil, salt, and spices in a bowl.
    3. Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  3. Cooking:
    1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan assisted).
    2. Prepare a potato base for the chicken tower.
    3. Skewer the chicken on the potato base and bake for about 20 minutes until golden, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 40 minutes or until the correct internal temperature is reached.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 220 per serving

Juicy, tender, and flavorsome Chicken Gyros, packed full of Greek herbs and spices, cooked on skewers and baked in the oven until crispy and gnarly. This easy and healthy recipe brings the delightful tastes of Greece to your home kitchen, without the need for a rotisserie. Perfect for a nutritious meal prep or a family dinner, these gyros are a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.

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