Chicken Gyros

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate juicy, flavour-packed Greek-style chicken gyros at home, this recipe is a must-try. Made using a vertical gyros cooking pan from Bunnings (found in the BBQ section), this easy marinade delivers tender, charred chicken that’s perfect for your next Friday night fakeaway.

With just 1.5 kg of chicken thighs and a simple Greek yoghurt marinade, you can feed a crowd without the fuss. Whether you cook it in the oven or over smoky BBQ coals, this is a fun and delicious way to enjoy homemade gyros that feels like a feast. Great for meal prep too - just marinate ahead and you're halfway there!

Yield: 6-8

Author: Ange Zahn

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Chicken Gyros

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate juicy, flavour-packed Greek-style chicken gyros at home, this recipe is a must-try. Made using a vertical gyros cooking pan from Bunnings (found in the BBQ section), this easy marinade delivers tender, charred chicken that’s perfect for your next Friday night fakeaway.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

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Ingredients

• 1.5 kg chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large glass dish, combine the Greek yoghurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic, olive oil, and all the spices. Mix well to form a thick marinade.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better for maximum flavour).
3. Lightly grease the gyros skewer pan. Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto your vertical gyros skewer or pan. Stack them tightly to form a tower, securing well.
4. Oven method: Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan-forced). Place the pan on a tray to catch any juices and roast for 45-60 minutes. Keep an eye on it - check at 45 minutes to avoid over-charred edges.
5. BBQ method (optional): Cook over indirect heat for a delicious smoky finish. Adjust cooking time based on BBQ temp.
6. Once cooked through and golden on the outside, let rest for a few minutes. Slice thinly from the outside in, like traditional gyros. Serve with flatbreads, salad and your favourite sauces or dips.

Notes

Top Tips:

• The outer edges will develop more flavour and char - great for crisp lovers!
• Reduce cooking time if your oven runs hot, or if you prefer less char.
• Try different marinades like tandoori, harissa, peri-peri or lemon herb.
• Leftovers are perfect in wraps, rice bowls or salads the next day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

667

Fat

51 g

Sat. Fat

13 g

Carbs

6 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

4 g

Sugar

1 g

Protein

45 g

Sodium

241 mg

Cholesterol

247 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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