Best Darn Gyros by jakewidmann

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Best Darn Gyros

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45 min

This recipe will guide you to make the best gyros you'll ever have, with flavorful marinated chicken thighs, homemade flatbreads, and delicious toppings.

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Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs

½ cup plain yogurt

¼ cup olive oil

Lemon, zest & juice

6 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp salt

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp pepper

½ cup plain yogurt (for tzatziki sauce)

2 cloves garlic, grated (for tzatziki sauce)

¼ cup cucumber, grated (for tzatziki sauce)

1 lemon, juiced (for tzatziki sauce)

½ tsp salt (for tzatziki sauce)

1 cup diced tomatoes (for toppings)

1 cup diced cucumber (for toppings)

½ cup diced onion (for toppings)

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for toppings)

Fresh parsley (for toppings)

2 cups flour (for flatbreads)

1 tsp salt (for flatbreads)

1 tsp baking powder (for flatbreads)

½ cup milk (for flatbreads)

1 tbsp olive oil (for flatbreads)

1 cup sourdough starter OR 10 grams (about 1 tbsp) active dry yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water (for flatbreads)

Directions

Step 1

Slice your chicken thighs in half. Combine all marinade ingredients with chicken. Mix until well coated. Place into fridge for up to 12 hours.

Step 2

Mix together dry ingredients for flatbreads. Add in wet ingredients. Mix until it roughly comes together. Pour out onto counter & knead until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes. After 30 mins, divide into 8 equal pieces (about 85 grams if weighing), then roll into a circle…1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

Cut a large onion in half. Place two skewers in one half and begin skewering your chicken. Place into a 350° preheated oven and bake until 165° internal temp.

Step 4

Mix together all tzatziki ingredients. Place into fridge. Mix together all toppings and place into fridge.

Step 5

Cook your flatbreads for 30-45 seconds on a nonstick griddle or pan.

Step 6

Once chicken is done remove from oven and slice off strips of chicken.

Step 7

Spread sauce on flatbread, then chicken, then toppings, then more sauce and any other toppings of choice. Enjoy!

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