Description
This loaf pan chicken gyros recipe is a flavorful and easy way to enjoy homemade gyro-style meat without a rotisserie. Marinated chicken thighs are baked until tender, then sliced and served with your favorite toppings in pita or naan.”,
Ingredients
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs”,
“4 cloves garlic, minced”,
“1 tablespoon dried oregano”,
“1 tablespoon ground cumin”,
“1 teaspoon smoked paprika”,
“1 teaspoon ground coriander”,
“1 teaspoon salt”,
“1/2 teaspoon black pepper”,
“Juice of 1 lemon”,
“1/4 cup olive oil”,
“1/4 cup Greek yogurt”,
“1 tablespoon red wine vinegar”,
“For serving:”,
“Pita bread, naan bread or flatbreads”,
“Tzatziki sauce”,
“Sliced tomatoes”,
“Red onion slices”,
“Cucumber slices”,
“Feta cheese, crumbled”
Instructions
“Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and red wine vinegar. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.”,
“Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the edges for easy lifting.”,
“Layer the chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Tightly layer the thighs into the loaf pan. Press down firmly.”,
“Bake the chicken: Cover the pan with foil and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until cooked through.”,
“Broil the top: Uncover and broil for 3 to 5 minutes to brown and crisp the top. Watch closely.”,
“Rest and slice: Let rest 10 minutes. Lift from the pan using the parchment and slice thin.”,
“Serve: Add sliced chicken to pita or naan with tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and feta.”
Notes
“You can prepare the chicken loaf ahead of time and reheat before serving.”,
“Serve it family-style or build bowls with rice or salad.