Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
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Marinade2 cups Greek yogurt¼ cup lemon juice¾ cup olive oil1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon ground coriander1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon ground cumin½ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon black pepper2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, pounded flat½ large yellow onion, peeled and root side removed1 sturdy wooden skewer (roughly 10 inches)Tzatziki Sauce1 large cucumber, shredded2 cups Greek yogurt1 tablespoon garlic, minced¼ cup lemon juice2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely choppedSalt and pepper to taste8 pitasSliced onionSliced tomato
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients and stir well.In another large bowl or gallon plastic bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade, stirring well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to one day.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).In a medium bowl, combine tzatziki ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.On a baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet, use the onion half as a base and position the skewer vertically like a spit. Skewer the chicken thighs individually, rotating each one 90 degrees. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10 minutes.Carve off slices of chicken to fill a pita. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce.Enjoy!