Rotisserie-Style Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki
Difficulty Moderate
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diets Omnivore
Yield 4 Servings
Nutrition Facts
Rotisserie-Style Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki
A moderate Mediterranean dish perfect for omnivore diets. Using fresh ingredients from your pantry, customized by our World Class AI Chef.
Nutrition Facts
Cooking Steps
Each component prepared separately.
Homemade Tzatziki
Ingredientssubstitutes
Homemade Tzatziki
Protein Yoghurt
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200ml
Cucumber
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1pcs
garlic
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10g
dill
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5g
lemon
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15g
Homemade Tzatziki Instructions
Prep
1. Grate the cucumber using a box grater and place in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze forcefully to remove all liquid.
2. Mince the fresh garlic and finely chop the dill leaves.
3. Whisk the yoghurt with the garlic, dill, and lemon juice until smooth.
Serve
4. Fold in the dry cucumber shreds and refrigerate until the chicken is ready.
Pita and Assembly
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Pita and Assembly
pita
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320g
lettuce
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100g
tomatoes
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100g
onion
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50g
Pita and Assembly Instructions
Prep
1. Thinly shred the lettuce and slice the tomatoes and onions into thin rounds or half-moons.
Cook
2. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and warm each pita bread for about 45 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
Serve
3. Spread 2 tablespoons of tzatziki in the center of a warm pita.
4. Top with a handful of chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions; roll tightly and serve immediately.
Spiced Chicken
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Spiced Chicken
chicken thigh
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500g
Protein Yoghurt
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100ml
lemon
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30g
olive oil
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20ml
Garlic Powder
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1tsp
Ground Onion
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1tsp
oregano
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1tsp
ground cumin
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1tsp
ground paprika
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1tsp
salted butter
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5g
ground black pepper
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2g
Spiced Chicken Instructions
Prep
1. SAFETY: Wash hands before and after handling raw poultry. Slice chicken thighs into thin, 1cm strips.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, ground onion, oregano, cumin, and paprika.
3. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensure every piece is coated, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cook
4. Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Spread the chicken in a tight single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until deep brown and slightly charred at the edges.
Serve
6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then roughly chop it to create varying textures.
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Ingredient Substitutes
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chicken thigh
chicken breast
chicken drumstick
chicken fillet
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Protein Yoghurt
plain yogurt
turkish yoghurt
flavored yogurt
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lemon
clementine
grapefruit
lime
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olive oil
canola oil
extra virgin olive oil
grapeseed oil
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Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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Ground Onion
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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oregano
basil
chives
cilantro
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ground cumin
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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ground paprika
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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salted butter
clarified butter (ghee)
nut butters (e.g. almond)
sesame butter
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ground black pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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Protein Yoghurt
plain yogurt
turkish yoghurt
flavored yogurt
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Cucumber
acorn squash
butternut squash
chayote
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garlic
fennel bulbs
leeks
onion
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dill
basil
chives
cilantro
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lemon
clementine
grapefruit
lime
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pita
focaccia
naan
Pizza Base, pre-baked
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lettuce
arugula
beet greens
collard greens
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tomatoes
bell peppers
chili peppers
eggplant
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onion
fennel bulbs
garlic
leeks