For Cade's chicken gyros, the chicken is marinated in a tangy yogurt sauce loaded with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs and spices. Then it is baked and piled into soft pita bread and topped with veggies, feta and creamy tzatziki sauce!
Cade saw a trick for cooking chicken and keeping it moist, so you're going to need a bread pan.
In a large ziplock, add all of the marinade ingredients then add the chicken. Toss around to coat everything well and place in your fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, Or we did overnight, flipping the bag occasionally.
1/3 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt, 5 Cloves Garlic, 1/4 Cup Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar, 2 Lemons, 1 Tablespoon Oregano, 1 Tablespoon Parsley, 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs
Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9×5” bread pan with parchment paper to keep the bottom of the chicken from sticking.
Layer the chicken pieces in the pan and then press them firmly down. Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reads 160° F.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for ten minutes to redistribute juices.
Carefully lift out the chicken to a cutting board and discard the juices. Slice thin and proceed.
To fill a gyro, spread a little tzatziki on the pita or naan, then add the meat followed by the rest of the toppings. Fold like a taco to eat!
Small Campari Tomatoes, 1 Red Onion, Fresh Parsley, Pita Flatbreads, Tzatziki, Feta, Cucumber