{"id":6462,"date":"2023-11-10T04:44:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/?p=6462"},"modified":"2023-11-10T04:44:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:44:33","slug":"best-homemade-chicken-gyro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/10\/best-homemade-chicken-gyro\/04\/44\/6462\/33\/appdev2098\/chicken-recipes-four\/kids-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"best homemade chicken gyro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INGREDIENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Chicken<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.5&nbsp;lb Chicken tenders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra virgin olive oil for the pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Chicken Gyro Marinade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup\u00a0Greek yogur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juice of&nbsp;1&nbsp;large lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp\u00a0Greek extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp&nbsp;red wine vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&nbsp;garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kosher salt, generous pinch to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black pepper, generous pinch to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp&nbsp;oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp\u00a0sweet paprika\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp\u00a0ground cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp\u00a0ground coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pinch cayenne pepper, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Gyro Fixings\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pita bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homemade Tzatziki Sauce <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;large Tomato, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;cucumber, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;green pepper, cored and sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;small red onion, sliced into half moons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pitted Kalamata olives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INSTRUCTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marinate chicken and prepare gyro fixings.<\/strong>\u00a0In a larger mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, mix well. Add the chicken tenders and mix to make sure chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight.) Meanwhile, make Tzatziki sauce according to\u00a0this recipe, and prepare the pita and other gyro fixings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook chicken.<\/strong>&nbsp;Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken tenders to the pan (make sure to shake off any excess marinade before adding chicken to the pan.) Cook on one side undisturbed for 5 minutes until browned. Using a pair of tongs, turn chicken over and cook on other side for another 5 minutes or until chicken is done. (See notes for outdoor grilling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble the chicken gyros.<\/strong>&nbsp;Warm up some pita. Spread Tztaziki sauce on top, then add chicken (about 2 to 3 tenders) and top with tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion and olives as you like. 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