Can't get enough of gyros from your favorite Greek restaurant? Try a quick and easy gyros recipe that is just as delicious and much healthier for you. There are many ways to prepare meat like the Greeks: we'll tell you delicious recipes to make Monday even better!
Original gyros recipe – pita with chicken
This recipe for homemade chicken gyros isprepared in just a few stepsand impresses with its intense taste. With a spice blend that offers the perfect balance of herbs, smoke, heat and aroma, you can enjoy gyros evening in the comfort of your own home. You will be amazed by your own creation.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the marinade:
- 130 g plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon cumin, ground
- 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Garnish:
- 4 Ribbons
- 80 g Zaziki
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 120 g halved cherry tomatoes
Preparation:
- Marinate chicken: Place the chicken and marinade ingredients in a large freezer bag. Squeeze the bag to mix all the ingredients and place in the refrigerator. Marinate the meat for 1 – 4 hours.
- Prepare chicken: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Equip a baking sheet with a roasting rack. Place the chicken on the rack and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges become crispy. You can turn on the grill for 2-3 minutes if you want the chicken to be crispier without drying it out.
- Assemble the gyros: Roughly cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Warm the pitas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or toast them individually in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Put a few pieces of chicken in the pita and top with the tzatziki and onionsand tomatoes.
Make quick, delicious gyros soup
If you're a fan of gyro meat, don't miss this Greek-style soup. Seasoned with classic aromas, it takes you straight to the Mediterranean. The gyros recipe issimple and incredibly delicious!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- Oil as needed for frying
- 1 large onion, peeled, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 large garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 liter beef broth or as needed
- 60 ml tomato paste
- 500 g gyro meat
- 6 Ribbons
Garnish:
- Greek yogurt and feta cheese
- Chopped tomatoes, seeded
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or mint (optional)
Prepare gyro broth:
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based soup pot and add the onions. Fry them over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Then add the oregano, lemon zest, cumin and coriander and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the flour, garlic and salt for about 30 seconds and add the beef broth and tomato paste. Stir the ingredients until well combined and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
Prepare gyro meat slices:
Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and place in a lightly greased cast iron skillet. Saute it over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. After that, stir the friedMeat in the soup.
Prepare flatbreads:
Prepare the flatbreads one at a time in an oiled cast iron skillet, turning to brown both sides - about 1 to 2 minutes per flatbread. Remove the pitas from the pan and blot the excess oil with paper towels. Cut each loaf into 6 small triangles.
To serve:Pour the soup into bowls and drizzle with yogurt and feta cheese. Garnish with chopped tomatoes.
Delicious gyros recipe with rice
This chicken gyro bowl with rice is packed with healthy ingredients and is greatas a summer lunch or dinneroutdoors or at home. Marinating the chicken in a yogurt-lemon marinade makes it tender and tasty. Try the delicious gyros recipe at home!
Ingredients for 2 servings:
Marinade:
- 120g Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the tzatziki:
- 120g Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 50g cucumber, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the chicken bowls
- 500g brown rice
- 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 120g sliced cherry tomatoes
- 120 g cucumbers, sliced
- Feta cheese
- fresh, chopped dill
Preparation:
Whisk all the marinade ingredients together. Place the chicken in a container or plastic bag and pour all of the marinade over it. Make sure all the chicken pieces are covered and marinate them overnight or for a few hours.
Preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates. Shake off the excess marinade from the chicken and place it on the grill. Cook for about 8-10 minutes per side. This depends on how thick your chicken is.
While the chicken is grilling, stir together all the ingredients for the tzatziki and season with salt and pepper. When the chicken is ready, serve the bowl. Fill them with brown rice, top the rice with the warm chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta and finally pour the sauce over everything.
