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Chicken gyros recipe

Chicken gyros recipe

34 ratings

Created by The Tesco Real Food team

This chicken gyros recipe is easy to make and has all the flavour of an authentic Greek chicken gyros. You could even prep the chicken the day before and allow it to marinate overnight in the fridge. Serve with flatbreads, your choice of sauce and some tasty sides, if you like – delicious! See method

Ingredients

  • 1kg pack skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil​
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 120g low-fat Greek-style yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed​
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Perfect with:

  • Tesco Finest Vinas Del Rey Albarino 75Cl
  • Tesco Finest Tingleup Riesling 75Cl
  • Tesco Finest Pouilly Fume 75Cl

Perfect with:

  • Tesco Finest Vinas Del Rey Albarino 75Cl
  • Tesco Finest Tingleup Riesling 75Cl
  • Tesco Finest Pouilly Fume 75Cl

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    Each serving contains

    • Energy

      1070kj
      256kcal       13%

    • Fat

      17g 24%

    • Saturates

      4g 21%

    • Sugars

      2g 2%

    • Salt

      0.6g 9%

    of the reference intake
    Carbohydrate 2.4g Protein 24.1g Fibre 0.6g

    Method

    1. Put the thighs between 2 sheets of baking paper and bash with a rolling pin until 1cm thick.
    2. Mix the rest of the ingredients, reserving half the lemon juice, in a large bowl; season. Use to coat the chicken, then cover and transfer to the fridge for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
    3. Thread the chicken between 2 metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers. If cooking in the oven, preheat to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Lay the chicken on a foil-lined baking tray and roast for 50 mins-1 hr, turning halfway, until cooked and golden. Or cook on a barbecue over a medium, indirect heat for 50 mins-1 hr, turning regularly. 
    4. Remove the chicken from the skewers and slice. Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice to serve.

    Tip: Load up a flatbread, naan or pitta with your favourite sauces and salad. Why not go all out and add our Crunchy sweet potato wedges, Tahini yogurt sauce, Quick pink pickled onions and Homemade chilli sauce?

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