Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Greece with our mouthwatering chicken sausage gyros! This delectable dish features juicy chicken sausage, a zesty blend of spices, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all enveloped in a warm pita bread. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our easy-to-follow recipes. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect chicken sausage gyros, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of grilling the sausage to perfection. We'll also guide you through making homemade tzatziki sauce, a refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauce that adds a burst of flavor to the gyros. Get ready to impress your taste buds and transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Greece with every bite of this flavorful dish.
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25 WAYS TO USE CHICKEN SAUSAGE
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a chicken sausage recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
GYRO SAUSAGE
Provided by Food Network
Time 9h20m
Yield 10 sausages
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Coarsely grind chicken and bacon through a meat grinder, then add salt, black pepper, basil, ground oregano, dried oregano and thyme to meat mixture. Put the meat mixture through the grinder a second time.
- Fold in powdered milk, beer, feta, olive brine and baby spinach by hand. Stuff into synthetic casings to make 10 sausages.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Roast sausages until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 12 minutes.
- Serve on Greek pita bread with shredded lettuce, red onion, chopped tomatoes, feta crumbles and Tzatziki Sauce.
- Stir together yogurt, lemon zest and juice, oil, mint, dill, garlic, cucumber and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl, then place in refrigerator for 8 hours or up to overnight.
CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, large yellow onion, wooden skewer, greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, garlic, coriander powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, black pepper, large cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, pita breads, onion, tomato
Provided by Mike Price
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients and stir well.
- On a cutting board, place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken thighs and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
- In another large bowl or gallon plastic bag, combine chicken thighs and marinade, stirring well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to one day.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Shred the cucumber, be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, combine tzatziki ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- On a baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet, use the onion half as a base and position the skewer vertically like a spit. Skewer the chicken thighs individually, rotating each one 90 degrees.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Carve off slices of chicken to fill a pita. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 18 grams
CHICKEN GYROS
Light and fresh, easy to make chicken gyros. You can add diced tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, red onion, and even avocado as a garnish.
Provided by jennelleikam
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Cut chicken into large cubes. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper for marinade together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, vinegar, and salt for tzatziki together in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator to marinate the flavors until chicken and vegetables are cooked.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with foil.
- Toss onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for veggies together in a large bowl. Pour onto one of the prepared baking sheets.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Skewer chicken and place on the remaining baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chicken in the preheated oven on the middle rack, and veggies on the bottom rack. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove veggies. Turn on the broiler and broil chicken until browned, about 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from the oven. Pull off skewers and place in pitas. Top with cooked veggies, tzatziki, and Sriracha.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1583.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
EASY CHICKEN GYRO
Greek-inspired Mediterranean chicken gyro.
Provided by KarenCanCook
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Broiled
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill weed, 2 cloves garlic, white vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
- Whisk together 4 cloves minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in chicken strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken on a large baking sheet.
- Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; place each pita bread into the skillet until warm and soft, about 2 minutes per pita.
- Serve warmed pita bread topped with chicken strips, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
BIG BARBECUE CHICKEN KEBAB
Barbecuing for more than four people? Prepare a large chicken kebab to carve, then the cooking is done in one go - and you can enjoy the party
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First, whisk all the marinade ingredients together with 1 tsp salt in a large bowl or, better still, a large plastic container that has a lid. Open out each chicken thigh, cover with a piece of baking parchment and flatten it with your hand, then lift off the paper and cut the thigh in half. Tip into the marinade and mix so it's completely coated. Cover, chill and marinate for at least 1 hr or up to 24 hrs - the longer, the better.
- Thread all the chicken onto two skewers so that both skewers go through each piece of meat, packing down tightly as you go to make a compact kebab (see tip, below).
- Light a lidded barbecue, and let the flames die down. Once the coals have turned ashen, pile them up on one side with a single layer of coals scattered around the other side. Lay the chicken kebab on the side of the barbecue with only a few coals underneath. Put the lid down and cook for 45 mins, turning every 15 mins. To finish, lift the lid and roll the kebab over to the hotter side to char the meat, turning it every few minutes until well browned and cooked through. Prise the chicken pieces apart in the centre to check they're cooked, or use a digital cooking thermometer - it should read 70C or more. Leave to rest for 5-10 mins while you cook the pittas (see recipe, opposite). Bring the kebab to the table and carve into thin slices with a serrated knife. Pile the carved meat into the warm pittas, then the sliced red onions and tomatoes, chips and tzatziki (see our recipes, below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN GYROS
This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, mustard and oregano; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir the chicken for 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Spoon onto pita breads. Top with yogurt mixture and onion; fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the gyros will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful chicken sausage, pita bread, and vegetables.
- Cook the chicken sausage thoroughly: Make sure the sausage is cooked all the way through before assembling the gyros. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Load up the gyros: Don't be afraid to pile on the toppings! The more toppings, the more delicious the gyros will be.
- Serve the gyros immediately: Gyros are best served immediately after they are assembled. This will help to prevent the pita bread from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Chicken sausage gyros are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken sausage gyros a try!
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