A delicious and smoky chicken gyro wrapped in freshly made yeast dough, filled with fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2cupsChicken Breast Fillet Strips
- 1cupFeta Cheese (crumbled)
- 2cupsReady Yeast Dough
- 2tbspAll Purpose Flour
- 1cupButter Lettuce (shredded)
- 3/4cupCucumber (deseeded & cubed)
- 3/4cupCocktail Tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/3cupRed Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2tbspButter
- 2tbspOlive Oil Blend
- 1/2cupLemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1tbspLemon Zest
- 1tspMint Leaves (chiffonade)
- 1tbspGarlic (minced)
- 1tbspSmoked Paprika
- 1tbspSalt & Pepper
How to make Smoked Chicken Gyro
Place the chicken strips into a bowl and marinate with the lemon juice, zest, garlic, mint, smoked paprika, and half of the olive oil blend. Mix well, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes.
Prepare your gyro breads: divide the dough into 4 equal sections. Form balls with each section.
On a lightly floured surface, push down each dough ball, then roll the dough from the center outwards. Try to keep the shape round but it does not need to be perfectly round.
Roll each gyro about 5mm thick, then heat a griddle pan to medium heat. Add a little olive oil blend and a bit of butter. Place one gyro into the griddle pan to slowly grill on one side. Once you see air bubbles forming on the top side of the gyro, it's ready to turn over and grill the other side. They should be golden brown on both sides.
Cover the cooked gyros with a large container to keep them from drying out and hardening.
Heat a pan, add the rest of the olive oil blend, then brown the marinated chicken strips. Once brown, turn the heat to a lower setting until cooked through.
Take each gyro and start adding the filling, keeping the sides clear so it can be rolled into a wrap for easy eating.
Place lettuce in the center, followed by the chicken strips, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese and red onions. Make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Roll the filled gyro into a wrap and either wrap it halfway with greaseproof paper to keep it closed in its shape.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the dough is not too sticky when rolling it out by using enough flour on the surface.
Marinate the chicken for longer if you have time for more intense flavor.
Serve immediately to enjoy the gyros while they are warm and fresh.
Anna Middleton
(@chefanna)
I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...