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Chicken Gyros Traybake
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Chicken Gyros Traybake

All the flavours of Greek chicken gyros in a week-night friendly traybake dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinade Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Traybake Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Equipment

  • Large baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thighs skinless and boneless

Marinade Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • Pinch black pepper

To Serve

  • pitta or flatbread
  • salad or shredded lettuce
  • tzatziki
  • tomato and onion
  • feta cheese
Metric - US Measures

Instructions

  • Add the marinade ingredients to a baking dish and mix to combine.
  • Add the chicken and toss to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, overnight if you can.
  • Bake at 200c/400f for 35 to 45 minutes until cooked through.
  • Shred or slice the chicken to serve in a warm pitta with salad and your preferred sauce and sides.

Notes

Ingredient Notes
  • Chicken Thighs - Boneless and skinless work best here for easy shredding.
  • Greek yoghurt - for the marinade, my preference is 10% (I love this one) but you can use 5% or 0% if that's what you have.
  • Lemon juice - swap for 1-2 tablespoons of red or white wine vinegar.
  • Oregano, paprika and cumin - if you have a favourite blend of Greek or shawarma seasoning you could swap that instead.
  • Garlic - I specifically use garlic powder or granules rather than fresh to avoid it burning during cooking.
  • Pitta or flatbread - to serve with.
Tips for Success
  • Save the liquid or pan juices left after the chicken is cooked - toss the shredded chicken in it to keep moist and juicy.
  • If you want 'traditional' gyros charred edges on the chicken, pop the tray under the grill for 3-5 minutes at the end of cooking.
  • Plus your favourite Gyros add-ins - salad, tzatziki, feta cheese...

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg