Moroccan Chicken Gyros
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 gyros
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Calories
387 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Moroccan
Moroccan Chicken Gyros
Description
Moroccan Chicken Gyros combine poultry baked with a blend of aromatic spices and buttery richness, laid on a lemon slice bed that adds subtle citrus fragrance. The spice mix balances warm, earthy notes from paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon with a gentle heat from cayenne and zing from ginger. Baking the chicken this way ensures it remains moist with infused flavors from the spices and lemon slices layered underneath and atop.
The accompanying tahini sauce blends creamy Greek yogurt with tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings, delivering a smooth, tangy complement that cools the spice of the chicken. This sauce brings a mild richness and fresh acidity that ties the gyro components together.
The dish is designed to be served in pita bread or Arabic flatbreads with optional vegetable toppings like cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro. These additions lend crunch, brightness, and additional layers of texture and flavor, making the gyros approachable and customizable for varied preferences.
Serving suggestion: shredded cabbage, sliced bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro add freshness and texture.
Ingredients
Moroccan Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 lemon sliced thin, plural
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 pita bread or Arabic flatbreads for serving
Tahini Sauce
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
Moroccan Chicken
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Lay half the lemon slices out to create a bed for the chicken. Place the chicken breasts on top of the lemon slices.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Spread the mixture over the tops of the chicken breasts.
- Lay the remaining lemon slices over the chicken. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Slice and serve hot or cold with tahini sauce and desired toppings.
Tahini Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Serve gyros with a variety of fresh vegetables like shredded cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro to balance the spiced chicken and creamy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23.2mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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