Description
Experience the delightful flavors of homemade Easy Chicken Gyros, a dish that brings the taste of Mediterranean cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender and juicy chicken thighs infused with garlic, lemon, and aromatic herbs, baked to perfection in a loaf pan for that classic gyro texture. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep, these gyros are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to serve them in pita bread, over rice, or paired with fresh vegetables. With simple preparation steps and healthy ingredients, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Zest of one lemon
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, dry oregano, Greek seasoning, plain yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix until well coated.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs tightly in a loaf pan.
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes or until fully cooked.
- If excess liquid accumulates, drain some while reserving it; continue baking until browned or broil briefly for crispiness.
- Serve in pita bread with toppings like tzatziki sauce or over rice with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg