Homemade Greek Chicken Gyros (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1.3kg (12) boneless skinless chicken thighs

02 - 1/8 cup olive oil

03 - 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard

04 - 6 cloves garlic, minced (or 3 large cloves)

05 - Zest of 2 lemons

06 - 1/2 tablespoon salt

07 - Dried oregano, to taste

→ Additional

08 - 1 cup water or stock (for the pan)

# Instructions:

01 - Get your oven nice and hot by preheating it to 425°F (220°C)

02 - Combine chicken thighs with olive oil, honey Dijon, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and oregano in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for at least an hour (overnight for best results)

03 - Thread marinated chicken thighs onto the vertical spit, alternating their direction for even cooking

04 - Place the spit in the oven and pour 1 cup of water or stock into the base. Cover the top chicken piece with foil to prevent burning

05 - Bake for 75-90 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and develops a nice char on the outside while staying juicy inside

06 - Let the meat rest before slicing. Serve in pita bread, with Greek fries, tzatziki, or atop a Greek salad

# Notes:

01 - If you don't have a vertical spit, use a halved onion as a base with two wooden skewers as a DIY solution

02 - Marinating overnight will give the best flavor results

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