Everything you’ll need to make Chicken Gyro:

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 large ripe tomato
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 heaped tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp sweet or mixed paprika
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • A little fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix the spices and herbs to give the chicken extra flavor.
  2. Add the mustard, olive oil, and lemon juice to the mixture and stir well.
  3. If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them with a heavy object to flatten them.
  4. Cut the chicken fillets into large thin slices.
  5. Place the chicken slices in an ovenproof dish and pour the spice and olive oil mixture over them. Mix everything thoroughly.
  6. Slice the tomato into thin slices. If the tomato is too juicy, drain it using paper towels.
  7. Place the tomato in a small bowl and cover it. Also, cover the chicken and refrigerate both for a few hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Lay a large piece of aluminum foil on your work surface. On top of it, place a sheet of parchment paper.
  9. Spread out the marinated chicken and tomatoes.
  10. Using the parchment paper, roll the chicken tightly into a roll. Wrap the roll well with the aluminum foil, sealing it tightly.
  11. Place the rolled chicken on a wire rack and bake at 200°C for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  12. Unwrap the chicken gyro from the foil and parchment paper. Place it back on the rack with a baking tray lined with parchment paper underneath.
  13. Brush the chicken with a little olive oil and roast it for another 30 minutes until crispy.
  14. Slice the chicken gyro into thin strips and serve with tzatziki, pita bread, tomato, onion, parsley, and paprika.

Enjoy!

Source: Argiro Barbarigou