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Grilled Chicken Gyros

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, gyros are a beloved street food that showcases the country's rich culinary traditions. Traditionally made with pork or lamb, chicken gyros have become popular for their leaner profile and versatility. Served in pita with fresh vegetables and tzatziki, they embody the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh ingredients. Today, gyros are enjoyed worldwide, often adapted to local tastes and available in various proteins.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of half a lemon
pork fillet
500 grams strong bread flour
fresh rosemary leaves
pinch of salt
1 packet of yeast
just under 300 mL tap water
tiny pinch of sugar
1/2 cucumber
dash of vinegar
300 grams Greek yogurt
pinch of salt
black pepper

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream with cucumber

Yogurt is lighter; sour cream is often less expensive.

1

Prepare marinade by smashing 4 garlic cloves and mixing with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano.

2

Add 1/4 cup olive oil and juice of half a lemon to the marinade.

3

Trim and slice pork fillet into thin medallions for marinating.

4

Coat pork in marinade and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours.

5

For flatbreads, mix 500 grams strong bread flour with fresh rosemary leaves and a pinch of salt.

6

Activate 1 packet of yeast in just under 300 mL warm water with a tiny pinch of sugar.

7

Combine dry and wet ingredients to form a rough dough, then knead until smooth.

8

Let dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a tea towel.

9

Prepare tzatziki by grating just over half a cucumber and draining excess moisture.

10

Mix grated cucumber with 300 grams Greek yogurt, minced garlic, pinch of salt, and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting boardgrill

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Chicken GyroGyro Chicken

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