- Why isn't it like the street food?
- The secret of street gyros is fatty meat and cooking in a tower. At home, thigh fillets give a juicier result than breast, so if possible, use that.
Spicy Chicken Gyros
Gyros (pronounced: yee-ros) means 'turn', referring to the vertical skewer. At home, we imitate this in a frying pan: high heat and spicy marinade ensure the characteristic taste. This version is for those who like their food to 'bite back'.
Ingredients
500
g
Chicken breast fillets
1
tsp
Garlic powder
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
2
tsp
Chilli (flakes and powder mixed)
1
tsp
Oregano
2
tbsp
Olive oil
600
g
Potatoes
200
ml
Greek yoghurt
1
clove
Garlic (crushed)
2
tbsp
Hot sauce
200
g
Vegetables (tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce)
200
ml
Vegetable oil (for frying)
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Equipment Needed
- Frying pan: For frying the meat.
- Bowl: For the marinade.
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Cut the chicken into thin strips. Mix with the olive oil and spices (garlic powder, paprika, oregano, chillies). Leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
Tip: The oil conveys the flavours.
2
✓
Fry the potatoes in hot oil until golden brown.
Tip: Only put them in when the oil is hot.
3
✓
In a hot frying pan with a little oil, fry the meat until red and crisp (approx. 6-8 minutes).
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan, otherwise it will release juice. Better to fry in two batches.
4
✓
Mix the tzatziki: yoghurt, crushed garlic, hot sauce, salt.
Tip: The fat in the yoghurt alleviates the chilli burn, but the hot sauce brings back the power.
5
✓
Serve the meat with the chips, fresh vegetables, and sauce (in pitta or on a plate).
Tip: Best fresh.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast fillets
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Chilli (flakes and powder mixed)
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 600 g Potatoes
- 200 ml Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 2 tbsp Hot sauce
- 200 g Vegetables (tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce)
- 200 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)