Greek Chicken Gyros on Homemade Spit

Name: Greek Chicken Gyros on Homemade Spit
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 2lbs chicken thighs; 0.5 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp pepper; 6 pitas; For the spit:; Large Onion; 2 wooden skewers (minimum 6 inches); For the Tazatziki:; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/3 cucumber; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 tsp dill; 1/2 tsp salt

5 steps

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Updated at: Thu, 22 May 2025 13:42:19 GMT

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Instructions

Step 1

Slice Chicken thighs in half. Add to a bowl along with yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, fresh garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, and pepper. Massage well and marinade up to 12 hours.

Step 2

For the spit, use a thick slice of onion, lay down on a sheet pan and push through two skewers. Push your chicken through the skewers down, layering your chicken.

Step 3

Bake in a 350° oven until the internal reaches 165°

Step 4

For the Tzatziki, add yogurt and grated and drained cucumber to a bowl along with fresh garlic, lemon juice, dill and salt.

Step 5

Once chicken is rested, slice off from your spit. Add to a warmed pita with your tzatziki and optional tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and some feta.