Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breast
- 3 cloves garlic – grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or red chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all the seasonings together with the oil and yogurt.
- Add the chicken into the bowl, mix everything together until each piece of chicken is coated in the marinate. Marinate for 30mins to over night.
- In a cast iron skillet over med-high heat, add some oil and place the chicken in the pan (without overcrowding) and cook for 3-4 mins on each side. Once the chicken is fully cooked, place in a bowl or plate and cover with foil. Let the chicken rest for 5-7 min before cutting.
- Cut chicken into thin strips and don’t toss the juices from the chicken when it was resting, pour those juices over the sliced meat!
- Serve with a warm naan, white sauce, sliced tomatoes and onions!
Assembly
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Heat the pita or stone fire naan on a hot skillet, place chicken, add onions, tomatoes and dollop on the tzatziki or white sauce! Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinating the chicken at room tempt really allows the flavors to absorb and also helps with cooking the chicken evenly.
- Make the tzatziki or white sauce the day ahead or while the chicken is marinating to save time!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
Keywords: chicken gyros, gyros