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How To Cook Chicken Gyros On The Souvla (Charcoal BBQ)

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Greek Gyro Sandwich

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, the gyro sandwich is a beloved street food that showcases the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Traditionally made with pork or chicken, it reflects the country's culinary heritage of using fresh ingredients and bold spices. Today, gyros have gained international popularity, often adapted with various meats and sauces, making it a favorite in many cultures around the world.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
350 ml Greek olive oil
3.5 tablespoons mustard
7 garlic cloves
9.5 grams Greek oregano
10.5 grams black pepper
7 kilos chicken thigh fillet

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt sauce maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive while providing a similar texture.

1

Pour 350 ml Greek olive oil into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 3.5 tablespoons mustard to the olive oil.

3

Mince 7 garlic cloves and add to the mixture.

4

Add 9.5 grams Greek oregano and 10.5 grams black pepper to the bowl.

5

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

6

Take 7 kilos of chicken thigh fillet and massage the marinade into the chicken.

7

Cover the chicken and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours.

8

Prepare the charcoal grill and light it up.

9

Skewer the marinated chicken onto sticks, packing them tightly.

10

Place the skewers on the charcoal grill for the first 40 minutes.

11

After 40 minutes, lower the heat and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

12

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskewerscharcoal grill

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

GyroGyrosGreek Wrap

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