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This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!

If you love Greek cuisine, then try these other Greek recipes: Greek Fava,  Classic Greek Salad, and Homemade Lamb Gyro.

Wanting an authentic spanakopita recipe? This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!

This Greek Spanakopita recipe is one of my favorites because it can be used for any occasion. I have made it for dinner, parties, showers, and it is always a hit! Another way this dish is so versatile is that it can be served as a main dish with sides to pair with it, or, it can be served as a side to a main dish.

This Spanakopita casserole recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!

One thing I love about this easy Spanakopita recipe is how it tastes like home. The greens mixed in with the ricotta and feta and then the crispiness of the phyllo dough transports me right to the Mediterranean.

Wanting spinach pies recipe? This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!

I like to cut my spanakopita into squares, but if you prefer, cut into triangles for a spanakopita triangle recipe.

How to Make Spanakopita:

Assemble your ingredients. For exact amounts please see recipe card below.

Looking for spanakopita ingredients? This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large mixing bowl add the spinach (well drained), parsley, onion, garlic, olive oil, eggs, crumbled feta, ricotta, dill weed, and black pepper and stir until everything for the spanakopita filling is combined well.

This Greek Spinach Pie recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!

Unroll the thawed phyllo dough and place it between two slightly damp kitchen cloths to keep them moist as they will dry out quickly.

Prepare a 9 X 13 baking dish by brushing the bottom and the sides with olive oil.

Note: I would highly recommend you check out our Spanakopita video to see how the phyllo dough is done before you do these next steps as they are harder to describe, but easy to see how it is done in the video.

One by one, place 3 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the dish and brush each with olive oil before adding the next one.

Next, place two sheets of phyllo dough on the short ends of the baking dish with the long edge of the phyllo dough draped halfway over the side of the dish, then repeat with the other side.

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Similarly to the last step, place two sheets of the phyllo dough on the long ends of the baking dish with the long edge of the phyllo dough draped halfway over the side of the dish, then repeat with the other side. The parts of the phyllo dough that are draped outside of the baking dish will be used to wrap over the top in a later step – don’t do that now.

Now, brush olive oil on the parts of the phyllo sheets that are in the baking dish.

Spread the spinach mixture over the dough evenly.

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Take one of the long sides of the phyllo dough that is draped outside of the baking dish and fold that over the top of the filling. Continue doing this going around the dish until all phyllo dough is wrapped over the top of the filling.

Brush olive oil on the top of the phyllo dough.

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Take two sheets of phyllo dough and place the long edge of the dough across the short edge of the dish to cover the top, but leave a little hanging over and then tuck that down into the side of the baking dish. Take two more phyllo dough sheets and do the same over the other half of the baking dish.

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Brush olive oil on the top of the phyllo dough.

For a nice crisp top, lightly fold over and crumple a sheet of phyllo dough and place it on top, repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough, which should be 7-9 more sheets so that the entire top of the dish is covered with two rows of puffy crumpled phyllo dough. Brush the top layer with olive oil.

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Use a sharp knife to cut the pie into 12 equal pieces.

Bake in the 325 degree F oven for 1 hour, or until the crust is golden brown.

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Remove from the oven, use the knife to run through the previous cuts so that the squares are cleanly cut after cooking and enjoy!

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Sides to Pair with Spanakopita

If you are serving Spanakopita as the main course, please consider serving it with one or more of these side dishes:

Authentic Greek Tzatziki – I have yet to find a Greek dish that doesn’t work well with my famous Tzatziki dip, this recipe is always a winner.

5 Minute Greek Feta and Red Pepper Dip – Wanting to add a Mediterranean kick to your day? This dish is the one for you!

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salad) – A fresh simple salad to add to this delicious dish.

Main Dishes to Pair with Spanakopita

If you want to serve Spanakopita as a side dish, please consider serving it with one of these main dishes:

Greek Chicken Gyros with Authentic Tzatziki Sauce – This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe has the most tender, marinated grilled chicken seasoned with all your favorite gyro spices, topped with authentic tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and feta cheese wrapped in a pita bread for a delicious meal you will want to make again and again!

Baked Greek Chicken – This easy Baked Greek Chicken with lemon zest, red onion, kalamata olives and spices is a flavor-filled delight! Place this tasty chicken on a bed of spinach with Feta cheese for a simple and delicious meal.

Chicken Souvlaki – This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a lemon, garlic, spice marinade and delicious on a pita with your favorite toppings!

This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make this dish ahead of time? Of course! You can make this Spanakopita dish about an hour before serving and if needed you can reheat. However, if it is longer than this I wouldn’t recommend it because you will lose the crispiness from the phyllo dough.

How long will leftovers keep in the refrigerator? Because of the Phyllo Dough, this dish will only last about 48 hours in the fridge until it becomes too soggy.

This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!
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Spanakopita Recipe

This Spanakopita recipe is a combination of the traditional Greek flavors of Spinach and Feta to make a delicious Greek Spinach Pie!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 438kcal
Author Linda

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 2 cups frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups parsley stems trimmed, finely chopped
  • 2 cups yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 12 oz. feta cheese crumbled
  • 6 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Crust

  • 1 16 oz. package phyllo dough thawed
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the spinach (well drained), parsley, onion, garlic, olive oil, eggs, crumbled feta, ricotta, dill weed, and black pepper and stir until everything is combined well.
  • Unroll the thawed phyllo dough and place it between two slightly damp kitchen cloths to keep them moist as they will dry out quickly.
  • Prepare a 9 X 13 baking dish by brushing the bottom and the sides with olive oil.
  • One by one, place 3 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the dish and brush each with olive oil before adding the next one.
  • Next, place two sheets of phyllo dough on the short ends of the baking dish with the long edge of the phyllo dough draped halfway over the side of the dish, then repeat with the other side.
  • Similarly to the last step, place two sheets of the phyllo dough on the long ends of the baking dish with the long edge of the phyllo dough draped halfway over the side of the dish, then repeat with the other side. The parts of the phyllo dough that are draped outside of the baking dish will be used to wrap over the top in a later step - don’t do that now.
  • Now, brush olive oil on the parts of the phyllo sheets that are in the baking dish.
  • Spread the spinach mixture over the dough evenly.
  • Take one of the long sides of the phyllo dough that is draped outside of the baking dish and fold that over the top of the filling. Continue doing this going around the dish until all phyllo dough is wrapped over the top of the filling.
  • Brush olive oil on the top of the phyllo dough.
  • Take two sheets of phyllo dough and place the long edge of the dough across the short edge of the dish to cover the top, but leave a little hanging over and then tuck that down into the side of the baking dish. Take two more phyllo dough sheets and do the same over the other half of the baking dish.
  • Brush olive oil on the top of the phyllo dough.
  • For a nice crisp top, lightly fold over and crumple a sheet of phyllo dough and place it on top, repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough, which should be 7-9 more sheets so that the entire top of the dish is covered with two rows of puffy crumpled phyllo dough. Brush the top layer with olive oil.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pie into 12 equal pieces.
  • Bake in the 325 degree F oven for 1 hour, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, use the knife to run through the previous cuts so that the squares are cleanly cut after cooking and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Check out our Spanakopita video to see how the phyllo dough is done before you walk through the recipe as they are harder to describe, but easy to see how it is done in the video.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
]]> https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/spanakopita-greek-spinach-pie/feed/ 8 Chicken Souvlaki https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/chicken-souvlaki/ https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/chicken-souvlaki/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:34:58 +0000 https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/?p=21006 This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a lemon, garlic, spice marinade and delicious on a pita with your favorite toppings! This souvlaki recipe adds a Greek classic to…]]> This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!

This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a lemon, garlic, spice marinade and delicious on a pita with your favorite toppings!

This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!

This souvlaki recipe adds a Greek classic to our many other delicious Greek recipes.

If you love Mediterranean diet recipes, then you are in luck! This is a healthy Mediterranean dish that you can feel good about!

What is Souvlaki?

Souvlaki is a Greek dish of pieces of meat grilled on a skewer. It is a traditional Greek street food that is often served with pita bread, vegetables and sauces, like our Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce.

Just look at that tender chicken souvlaki below!

This Chicken Souvlaki Greek recipe is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!

It is so easy to make this souvlaki chicken recipe at home and it doesn’t take much time.

This Greek souvlaki recipe chicken is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!

How to Make Chicken Souvlaki

Here is the process to make this homemade chicken souvlaki recipe. Please note that the exact amounts of ingredients are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Start by gathering all the ingredients together for the marinade and cutting up the chicken breasts into bite sized chicken pieces.

How to Make Chicken Souvlaki

To make the chicken souvlaki marinade, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a large zip top bag.

Add in the chicken and coat with the marinade, squeeze out the excess air and seal the bag.

Marinate for at least 1 hour, but no more than 6 hours.

How to Make Chicken Souvlaki Marinade

Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Alternatively, you can cook these in the oven by preheating the broiler.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers (if you are using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes in advance), then discard any unused marinade.

How to Cook Chicken Souvlaki


Cook the skewers on the preheated grill turning frequently until the chicken is nicely browned on all sides and it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

souvlaki grill

If you are using a broiler, then cook the skewers on a baking sheet on the top rack of the oven, turning frequently until the chicken is nicely browned on all sides and it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

This Greek recipe for Souvlaki Chicken is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!

Serve with pita bread, toppings and our Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce for a beautiful and delicious chicken souvlaki pita!

This Greek Souvlaki Chicken recipe is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!

This Greek souvlaki recipe takes me back to the streets of Athens!

What to Serve with Chicken Souvlaki?

While this chicken souvlaki on a pita makes a great meal, you can add a few other side dishes to add a little more variety to your dinner. Here are our recommendations:

For an appetizer, choose from this list:

Our Feta and Red Pepper Dip recipe is great because it only has five ingredients, takes five minutes to make and it is a favorite that gets eaten up quickly!

Traditional Greek Fava is one of the best things I tasted in Greece. This Greek Fava recipe only takes is a handful of ingredients and half an hour. Serve with plenty of bread and fresh veggies!

This Melitzanosalata, or Greek Eggplant Dip, is a simple yet tasty vegan dish of roasted eggplant, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It’s perfect spread on toasted bread.

Our Potato Skordalia (Greek potato and almond dip) recipe mixes creamy potatoes, nutty almonds, and zesty garlic for a delicious Greek meze. Whether enjoyed as a dip or a spread, Potato Skordalia is an addictive snack!

For a salad on the side, consider one of these:

A boldly flavored Greek Couscous Pasta Salad recipe.

A simple, delicious Classic Greek Salad recipe (Horiatiki Salad) with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, ripe olives and luscious feta cheese.

For a side dish, try one of these:

A side of Greek Gigantes, these giant beans are slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce until perfectly creamy and tender.

Our simple Greek Black Eyed Peas recipe transforms a can of black eyed peas to an easy, delicious side dish with lemon juice, quality olive oil, and fresh dill.

This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a delicious lemon, garlic and spice marinade and so tasty when loaded onto a pita bread with your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese!
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Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is made with a lemon, garlic, spice marinade and delicious on a pita with your favorite toppings!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 -8 Servings
Calories 292kcal
Author Linda

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized chicken pieces
  • For Serving: pita bread arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a large zip top bag.
  • Add in the chicken and coat with the marinade, squeeze out the excess air and seal the bag.
  • Marinate for at least 1 hour, but no more than 6 hours.
  • Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Alternatively, you can cook these in the oven, by preheating the broiler.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers (if you are using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes in advance), then discard any unused marinade.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill turning frequently until the chicken is nicely browned on all sides and it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using a broiler, then cook the skewers on a baking sheet on the top rack of the oven, turning frequently until the chicken is nicely browned on all sides and it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve with pita bread, toppings and our Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
]]> https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/chicken-souvlaki/feed/ 2 Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-authentic-tzatziki-sauce/ https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-authentic-tzatziki-sauce/#respond Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:54:58 +0000 https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/?p=19010 Chicken Gyro RecipeThis Chicken Gyros recipe has the most tender, marinated grilled chicken seasoned with all your favorite gyro spices. Place the chicken in pita bread and then top it with authentic…]]> Chicken Gyro Recipe

This Chicken Gyros recipe has the most tender, marinated grilled chicken seasoned with all your favorite gyro spices. Place the chicken in pita bread and then top it with authentic tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese. Enjoy this delicious meal that you’ll want to make again and again!

Pitas filled with Greek gyro chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, offering a delightful Mediterranean flavor burst on a white plate.

Hey there! I’m head over heels for this effortless Chicken Gyro recipe – its simplicity and flavor are everything! The yogurt marinade brings tenderness to the chicken, and the spices sprinkle Greek magic in every bite.

I adore how this recipe cozies up perfectly alongside our other gyro superstars like Beef Gyros and Lamb Gyros. Planning a party? Jazz it up with some of our Greek Mezes, the small plates that always make a grand entrance!

Table of Contents

Why We Love This Recipe

  • This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is easy to prepare. It’s perfect for anyone who values ease and convenience in the kitchen.
  • This recipe is nutrient-rich. Filled with lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs, this gyro is not only delicious but also a healthy meal.
  • This recipe is flexible, and the toppings can be customized to fit individual tastes and dietary needs.

Recipe Ingredients

Nutrient-rich ingredients assembled on a table for our Chicken gyro meal.
  • Chicken Breast Tenders: These tender pieces soak up the marinade, making every bite juicy and flavorful. The chicken is the hearty center, bringing a rich and satisfying taste to the gyro.
  • Pita Breads or Flatbreads: These soft breads hold all the tasty ingredients together. They are slightly sweet and necessary.
  • Greek Yogurt: This creamy ingredient helps make the chicken soft and delicious. It also balances out the spices.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: This sauce adds a fresh and herbal taste to the gyro. It brings moisture and a burst of flavor.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

Explore exciting gyro variations to tantalize your taste buds.

Swap tzatziki for homemade hummus. Consider making hummus from scratch for an extra special touch.

For a vegetarian-friendly gyro, you can try it with fried eggplant or opt for all-vegetable Greek salad gyros.

If you’re a fan of spicy foods, you can turn up the heat with spicy gyro variations. Experiment with the following for a fiery kick:

  • Jalapeños
  • Chili Flakes
  • Dash of Hot Sauce

How to Make Chicken Gyros at Home

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

Step #1: Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.

Marinate the Chicken

Step #1: Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1-gallon zip top bag, close the bag, and then massage the bag to mix well.

Chicken marinade in a bag for greek chicken gyros.

Step #2: Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag, and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.

Marinated chicken in a zip top bag.

Step #3: Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.

Warm the Pita Bread

Step #1: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.

Cook the Chicken

Step #1: You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill/grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium-high heat.

Step #2: After the grill/grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place it on the grill/grill pan.

Chicken on a pan.

Step #3: Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cooking chicken until golden brown.

Step #4: Remove the chicken from the grill/grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Grilled chicken resting on a cutting board.

Step #5: Slice the chicken tenders and put them on a serving plate so that you can assemble the chicken gyros.

All the Chicken Gyro ingredients prepared on the table ready for assemble.

Assemble the Chicken Gyros

Okay, so now that everything is ready, let’s assemble a Chicken Tzatziki wrap, starting with the pita or flat bread.

Step #1: Lay out a warmed pita bread onto a plate. Place sliced chicken down the middle of the bread. Now, spoon lots of Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce on top of the chicken. My advice is to go big here so that you are sure to have lots of tzatziki sauce in your gyro. Add the vegetables that you like…cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. After the veggies, add some feta cheese crumbles and if you like, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top. Fold up the pita bread and enjoy the symphony of flavors in this delicious, Greek Chicken Gyro sandwich that you made at home!

Chicken Gyro on pita bread with feta cheese crumbles, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top.

Expert Tips

  • Cook the chicken in a skillet, bake it, or grill it for a smoky flavor. Grilling gives the chicken a unique, smoky, and charred taste that is incredibly delightful.
  • For extra flavor, brush pitas and chicken with infused oil. It adds a remarkable depth of taste, making the gyro even more delightful and savory.
  • Keep aluminum foil and napkins ready. The foil helps hold the gyro, and napkins manage the delicious mess that comes with enjoying a well-stuffed gyro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a gyro recipe with other meats?

Absolutely! We highly recommend our Lamb and Beef Gyro with Authentic Tzatziki for another delicious meal.

How does a gyro taste?

A gyro is tasty, with seasoned meat (like lamb, beef, or chicken), fresh veggies, spices, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s rich, herby, and slightly tangy due to the yogurt sauce.

Is gyro meat good for losing weight?

Gyro meat, particularly lamb or beef, is fattier. For weight loss, choose gyros with lean meats like chicken or turkey and limit toppings and sauces.

Is a gyro good on the Mediterranean diet?

Gyros with fresh vegetables, lean proteins like chicken or turkey, whole grain pita, and yogurt-based tzatziki align with the Mediterranean diet.

Chicken gyro with tangy, tzatziki sauce in heavenly pita on a plate.

Storage Info

You can store the chicken and pita separately in airtight containers in the fridge. These can stay fresh for 3-5 days. For pitas, reheat as in the recipe. Securely store veggies to maintain crispness.

Reheat gyro components separately to maintain quality. For chicken, use the microwave in 30-second bursts, or gently warm in a skillet with olive oil. In an oven, cover the chicken with foil and heat at 350°F for 10 minutes.

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Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

This Chicken Gyros recipe has the most tender, marinated grilled chicken seasoned with all your favorite gyro spices. Place the chicken in pita bread and then top it with authentic tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese. Enjoy this delicious meal that you'll want to make again and again!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 8 Gyros
Calories 404kcal
Author Linda

Ingredients

Gyro Wrappers

  • 8 pita breads or flatbreads

Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken

  • 2 lbs. chicken breast tenders boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Chicken Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt plain, full fat
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 cup seeded and finely diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup finely diced cucumbers peeled or unpeeled
  • 1 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely diced flat leaf Italian Parsley (optional)

Instructions

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

Marinate the Chicken

  • Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1 gallon zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag to mix well.
  • Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.
  • Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.

Warm the Pita Bread

  • Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.

Cook the Chicken

  • You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill / grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium high heat.
  • After the grill / grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill / grill pan.
  • Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill / grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken tenders and put on a serving plate.

Assemble the Gyros

  • Lay out a warmed pita bread onto a plate. Place sliced chicken down the middle of the bread. Now, spoon lots of Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce on top of the chicken. My advice is to go big here so that you are sure to have lots of tzatziki sauce in your gyro. Add the vegetables that you like…cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. After the veggies, add some feta cheese crumbles and if you like, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top. Fold up the pita bread and enjoy the symphony of flavors in this delicious, Greek Chicken Gyro sandwich that you made at home!

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Notes

Storage Info

You can store the chicken and pita separately in airtight containers in the fridge. These can stay fresh for 3-5 days. For pitas, reheat as in the recipe. Securely store veggies to maintain crispness.

Reheat gyro components separately to maintain quality. For chicken, use the microwave in 30-second bursts, or gently warm in a skillet with olive oil. In an oven, cover the chicken with foil and heat at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 2mg
]]> https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-authentic-tzatziki-sauce/feed/ 0 Lamb and Beef Gyro with Authentic Tzatziki https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lamb-and-beef-gyro-with-authentic-tzatziki/ https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lamb-and-beef-gyro-with-authentic-tzatziki/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2020 21:38:33 +0000 https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/?p=18517 This Homemade Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.This Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can…]]> This Homemade Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

This Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

This Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

This is my favorite gyro recipe as it combines the flavors of lamb and beef. Besides combining the lamb and beef, the recipe is the same as my Lamb Gyros and Beef Gyros recipes. So, if you want to see the process photos or video of how to make this, then please check out either of those recipes. Also, we have a Greek Chicken Gyros recipe that is also amazingly great!

This Homemade Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.
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Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

This Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Calories 368kcal
Author Linda

Ingredients

Ground Lamb and Beef Gyro Meat

  • ½ lb. ground lamb lower the fat content the better
  • ½ lb. ground beef lower the fat content the better
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Marjoram
  • 2 tsp Rosemary
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper

Sandwich

  • 7 Pita Breads
  • 7 Lettuce leaves
  • 7 Tomato slices
  • 4 Onion slices

Instructions

  • Place red onion in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Remove the onion from the food processor and place in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices.
  • Return the onion back to the food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse for approximately 1 minute until you get a paste like consistency. TIP: The gyro meat mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.
  • Place mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf.
  • Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F for 60-75 minutes or you have an internal temp of 165°F-170°F.
  • Once removed from the oven, drain the fat.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyros meat. I used a cast iron skillet with 3 cans inside the skillet for additional weight.
  • Remove the weight and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Slice the meat into desired sized slices.
  • Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy!
  • Serve in pita bread with lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato and this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

]]> https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lamb-and-beef-gyro-with-authentic-tzatziki/feed/ 0 Lamb Gyros with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lamb-gyros-with-authentic-greek-tzatziki-sauce/ https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lamb-gyros-with-authentic-greek-tzatziki-sauce/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:01:37 +0000 https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/?p=17175 Lamb GyroThis Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make…]]> Lamb Gyro

This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home. If you prefer, there is an option to make this a Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe below.

If you love Greek cuisine, then try these other Greek recipes: Greek Braised Chicken Thighs, Spanakopita, Greek Fava and Classic Greek Salad.

This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

A gyro sandwich is so delicious, that I have to give you two more options to add to the Beef Gyros recipe from a couple of weeks ago! This Lamb Gyros recipe is awesome and if you want to combine these meats, another great options is my Lamb and Beef Gyros recipe. Also, we have a Greek Chicken Gyros recipe that is also amazingly great!

These gyros remind me of our trip to Greece. We stayed at the AVA Hotel and Suites in Athens, which is great little boutique hotel that is close to many restaurants, shops and sights to see. Here is the view of the Acropolis from our hotel room balcony!View of the Acropolis from our hotel balcony

Okay, so back to the gyros recipe. I love all of the seasonings that go into making gyro meat for that Greek gyro taste.   If you prefer to use beef instead of lamb, you can use this Beef Gyros recipe. You can also use ½ lamb and ½ beef in this recipe for a Lamb and Beef Gyros recipe. They are all tasty, but you can use the meat you desire. The recipes for both the Lamb Gyros and the Lamb and Beef Gyros are below.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Lamb Gyro Ingredients

Ground Lamb Gyro Meat Ingredients

1 lb. ground lamb – lower the fat content the better
½ large red onion – chopped
2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
2 tsp. Marjoram
2 tsp. Rosemary
2 tsp. Oregano
2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Black Pepper

Sandwich Ingredients

7 Pita Breads
7 Lettuce leaves
7 Tomato slices
4 Onion slices

How to Make Lamb Gyros

The process of making ground lamb gyros is quite simple. Start by placing the chopped red onion in a food processor. This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Process until finely chopped.This Homemade Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Remove the onion from the food processor and place in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices, then return it to the food processor.This Homemade Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Add the ground lamb to the food processor.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Add the spices to the food processor.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Pulse for approximately 1 minute until you get a paste like consistency.This Homemade Gyros recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

The gyro lamb mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Place mixture in a glass baking dish.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf as shown below.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F for 60-75 minutes or you have an internal temp of 165°F-170°F. Once removed from the oven, drain the fat. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyros meat. I used a cast iron skillet with 3 cans inside the skillet for additional weight.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Let rest for 30 minutes and slice.This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Slice the entire loaf. This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy, so the texture is like it came off of your very own rotisserie grill!This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Serve in pita bread with lettuce, sliced tomato and thinly sliced onion and don’t forget to add our highly rated gyro sauce from this link: Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce.

You can also garnish your gyro with crumbled feta cheese and diced cucumbers.

This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

This recipe makes about 14 slices, which is enough for 7 ground lamb gyro sandwiches if you use 2 slices per sandwich. Is your mouth watering already?This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

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Lamb Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

This Lamb Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Calories 358kcal
Author Linda

Ingredients

GROUND LAMB GYRO MEAT

  • 1 lb. ground lamb lower the fat content the better
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Marjoram
  • 2 tsp Rosemary
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper

SANDWICH

  • 7 Pita Breads
  • 7 Lettuce leaves
  • 7 Tomato slices
  • 4 Onion slices

Instructions

  • Place red onion in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Remove the onion from the food processor and place in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices.
  • Return the onion back to the food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse for approximately 1 minute until you get a paste like consistency. TIP: The gyro lamb mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.
  • Place mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf.
  • Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F for 60-75 minutes or you have an internal temp of 165°F-170°F.
  • Once removed from the oven, drain the fat.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyros meat. I used a cast iron skillet with 3 cans inside the skillet for additional weight.
  • Remove the weight and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Slice the meat into desired sized slices.
  • Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy!
  • Serve in pita bread with lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato and this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

]]> https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lamb-gyros-with-authentic-greek-tzatziki-sauce/feed/ 6 Beef Gyro with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/beef-gyro-with-authentic-greek-tzatziki-sauce/ https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/beef-gyro-with-authentic-greek-tzatziki-sauce/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:48:29 +0000 https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/?p=17138 This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, majoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home. This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make…]]> This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, majoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

 This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

A gyro sandwich is so delicious! It reminds me of our trip to Greece. We stayed at the AVA Hotel and Suites in Athens, which is great little boutique hotel that is close to many restaurants, shops and sights to see. Here is the view of the Acropolis from our hotel room balcony!View of the Acropolis from our hotel balcony

We toured the Parthenon on top of the Acropolis.

From the top of the Acropolis, you have an amazing view of the city of Athens and beyond.

We also took a full day cruise from Athens to these three Greek Islands: Poros, Hydra and Aegina.

Okay, so back to the gyros recipe. I love all of the seasonings that go into making gyro meat for that Greek gyro taste.  While this is a Beef Gyros recipe, you can also check out my recipes for Lamb Gyros and Lamb and Beef Gyros. Also, we have a Greek Chicken Gyros recipe that is also amazingly great!This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

The process of making ground beef gyros is quite simple. Start by placing the chopped red onion in a food processor.  This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Process until finely chopped.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Remove the onion from the food processor and place in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices, then return it to the food processor.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Add the spices to the food processor.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Add the ground beef to the food processor.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Pulse for approximately 1 minute until you get a paste like consistency.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

The gyro beef mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Place mixture in a glass baking dish. This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf as shown below.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F for 60-75 minutes or you have an internal temp of 165°F-170°F. Once removed from the oven, drain the fat. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyros meat. I used a cast iron skillet with 3 cans inside the skillet for additional weight.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Let rest for 30 minutes and slice.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Slice the entire loaf. This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy, so the texture is like it came off of your very own rotisserie grill!This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Serve in pita bread with lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced onion and don’t forget to add our highly rated gyro sauce from this link: Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce.This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

This recipe makes about 14 slices, which is enough for 7 ground beef gyro sandwiches if you use 2 slices per sandwich. Is your mouth watering already?This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

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This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, majoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.
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Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

This Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Calories 364kcal
Author Linda

Ingredients

Ground Beef Gyro Meat

  • 1 lb. ground beef lower the fat content the better
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Marjoram
  • 2 tsp Rosemary
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper

Sandwich

  • 7 Pita Breads
  • 7 Lettuce leaves
  • 7 Tomato slices
  • 4 Onion slices

Instructions

  • Place red onion in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Remove the onion from the food processor and place in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices.
  • Return the onion back to the food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse for approximately 1 minute until you get a paste like consistency. TIP: The gyro beef mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.
  • Place mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf.
  • Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F for 60-75 minutes or you have an internal temp of 165°F-170°F.
  • Once removed from the oven, drain the fat.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyros meat. I used a cast iron skillet with 3 cans inside the skillet for additional weight.
  • Remove the weight and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Slice the meat into desired sized slices.
  • Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy!
  • Serve in pita bread with lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato and this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

]]> https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/beef-gyro-with-authentic-greek-tzatziki-sauce/feed/ 8 How to Host a Greek Meze Party https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/greek-meze-party/ https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/greek-meze-party/#respond Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:01:00 +0000 https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/?p=10054 Creamy potato, nutty almonds, and zesty garlic make up this classic Greek meze. Whether enjoyed as a dip or a spread, Potato Skordalia is an addictive snack!How to Host a Greek Meze Party: Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party! I…]]> Creamy potato, nutty almonds, and zesty garlic make up this classic Greek meze. Whether enjoyed as a dip or a spread, Potato Skordalia is an addictive snack!

How to Host a Greek Meze Party: Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

Greek Meze Party: Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

I like to think of myself as an equal-opportunity-eater, but when it comes time to pick favorites, Greek food is definitely near the top of my list.

Keeping with my recent string of posts on easy dinner parties, today is all about hosting a Greek Meze Party!

Just like with my Turkish Meze and Spanish Tapas parties, going with a “small plates” theme is the perfect way to host a low-key get together.

While visiting Athens I had the chance to try lots of different food, and I even took a cooking class to learn how to make some traditional recipes. Some of my favorite dishes (and my own recipes!) are listed below, but first we need to talk about equipment.

As per usual, I’m sharing my suggestions for equipment through affiliate links from Amazon because I’m a total prime junkie and I know you are, too.

Alright, here we go!

Greek Meze Tools

You really don’t need anything special to make these recipes, but I find that having these items on-hand make the whole process a breeze:

Mini Food Processor – great for making dips, spreads, and prepping chopped ingredients. I have a very serious relationship with my mini-prep plus processor. Get one from Amazon here (so many colors!), and then check out this article from Pinch of Yum that shows 12 Magical Ways to Use a Food Processor.

Small Scraping Spatulas – ideal for scraping those dips and spreads out of the food processor! Any small-size spatula will do, but if you’re in the market for one I like this set by OXO.

Sharp Knife – obvious, I know, but no one likes cutting tomatoes with a dull knife. I am a total Wusthof junkie (I favor the Classic Ikon series), and my favorite is the Deli Knife. So versatile!

Deep Fry Thermometer – ever tried to deep fry without one? I suck at it. If you’re already putting in an Amazon order, here’s the one that I use.

Adorable Serving Dishes – just go to World Market and go crazy.

Okay, enough of the obligatory stuff. Let’s talk RECIPES.

Greek Meze Party Recipes

Note: I’m still meat-free (8 months now!), so I’m sharing vegetarian recipes for this post. 

Authentic Greek Tzatziki

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

It really wouldn’t be a Greek party without tzatziki! I learned how to make this Tzatziki recipe while I was visiting Athens – everyone who tries it tells me that it’s the authentic recipe they were looking for!

Melitzanosalata

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

Melitzanosalata, or Greek Eggplant Dip, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant (also called aubergine), garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It’s perfect spread on toasted bread.

Greek Fava

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

Traditional Greek Fava is one of the best things I tasted in Greece. All it takes is a handful of ingredients and half an hour. Serve with plenty of bread and red wine!

Greek Gigantes

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

Greek Gigantes are, not surprisingly, GIANT beans! In this recipe, the gigantes are slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce until perfectly creamy and tender.

Horiatiki

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

Turns out I had been making this classic “Greek salad” wrong my whole life. So glad I had the chance to learn to make it the right way while in Greece!

Greek Red Pepper and Feta Dip

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

This dip only takes five minutes but it will be a favorite among your guests!

Potato Skordalia

Traditional Greek Mezes, or small plates, are great for easy entertaining. Serve with bread and plenty of wine for the perfect party!

Creamy potato, nutty almonds, and zesty garlic make up this classic Greek meze. Whether enjoyed as a dip or a spread, Potato Skordalia is an addictive snack!

Orange Marinated Olives or Deep Fried Olives

Deep Fried Olives: The perfect holiday appetizer! Just dip some drained olives in a beaten egg, coat with bread crumbs, and fry in olive oil. Make sure you have extra jars of olives on hand, because these will disappear quick!

If you’re short on prep time, just hit up the olive bar at your local specialty market and set out a tray of olive varietals.

Rustic Olive Bread

Salty olives add a depth of flavor to this rustic bread recipe!

Any crusty bread will do, but the salty olives in this bread really pairs well with all of the mezes.

To Round Out the Party

Set out plenty of bread and sliced vegetables for dipping in the various mezes. Some dried fruit and nuts would be lovely, too!

Beverages: I never turn down a glass of Ouzo (an anise-flavored Greek aperitif), but it’s also nice to serve coffee or tea with a party. Don’t forget the wine!

Dessert: Samali, a Greek-style semolina cake, would be absolutely delicious. For something easier, prepare a simple dish of Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts.

You could also go a little non-traditional and whip up an Apricot and Date Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, which you can prepare ahead of time.

Apricot and Date Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Alright, I think that’s enough to keep us busy for a while.

Who’s ready to have a Greek Meze Party?

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