THE BEST CHICKEN GYRO

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THE BEST CHICKEN GYRO

Yield 4

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

35 Min

Inactive time

1 Hour

Total time

1 H & 55 M

Ingredients

Gyro Chicken:

• 2 lb chicken thighs, skinless, boneless
• 1 tsp Sazon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried mint
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, pounded into a paste
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch rings

Tzatziki sauce:

• 1 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1-2 Persian cucumbers, deseeded and cubed
• 1 Tbsp chopped mint ( around 5 leaves)
• 1 Tbsp chopped dill
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• Salt to taste (start at 1 tsp, and increase to your liking)

To Assemble:

• 4 pitas
• Diced tomato
• Thinly sliced red onion
• French Fries

Instructions

1. In a large bowl whisk together the yogurt, garlic paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, sazon, paprika, coriander, cumin, oregano, mint, parsley and salt. Add the chicken thighs and toss together so the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. Let sit for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
2. Preheat your oven to 375 F. Line a sheet tray with foil, then place the thick onion slice onto the tray. Stick two skewers into the onion so they are standing up straight. Skewer the chicken thighs onto the two skewers, layering them on top of eachother. Wrap the tops of the skewers with foil.
3. Place the chicken skewer into the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden brown. Let rest for 5-10 minutes then slice the chicken into pieces off the skewer.
4. Return the cut chicken to the foil lined sheet tray to the oven on high broil for 3-5 minutes to crisp up the chicken. Remove from the oven and set aside until you assemble your gyro.
5. To assemble: Heat up your pita slightly in the oven, spread tzatziki over the middle of the pita then layer the french fries, chopped tomato, red onion and a heaping pile of chicken onto the pita. Wrap it all up and enjoy.

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