Herb-Infused Mediterranean Chicken Gyro
Herb-Infused Mediterranean Chicken Gyro brings bright herbs and lemon to a classic gyro for a fresh, simple meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 0.7 kg 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs Use thick-cut breasts if preferred.
- ⅛ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves minced garlic Or use 3 very large cloves.
- 2 pieces Zest of two lemons
- ½ tablespoon salt Adjust if using table salt.
- Dry oregano To taste.
- 1 cup water or chicken stock For the bottom of the pan.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, honey Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and dry oregano. Mix thoroughly.
- Marinate for at least one hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
Setup
- If you lack a Vertical Gyro Oven Plate, cut an onion in half, place it on a baking sheet with parchment paper, and stick two wooden skewers vertically in the onion halves to form a DIY spit.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the spit or DIY setup, alternating the direction of each thigh.
- Place in the oven and add 1 cup of water or stock to the pan to help create a sauce.
- Optionally, cover the top chicken thigh with a small piece of foil to prevent over-browning.
Cooking
- Bake for 75-90 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from oven, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing, and serve.
Notes
For a cozy combo, pair with caramelized onion white bean chicken soup. Marinate longer for deeper flavor and use chicken stock for a richer pan sauce.