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Easy Chicken Gyro Meat In A Loaf Pan Recipe

Homemade Easy Chicken Gyro Meat In A Loaf Pan Recipe

Made with greek yogurt and savory greek spices this Homemade Easy Chicken Gyro Meat In A Loaf Pan Recipe is more than a winner winner chicken dinner. Let's make Homemade Greek Gyro Meat friends!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinate 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8
Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or sliced thin chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Make the Marinade

  • Add the Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, basil., cinnamon, sea salt, and pepper into a mixing bow Whisk until completely combined.

Marinate the Chicken

  • Add the chicken into a large ziplock bag and carefully add the marinade. Zip the bag tight. Toss and turn to coat the chicken. Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Time to Assemble and Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9” X 5” loaf pan with parchment leaving 3 inches of paper folded over the long edge of the pan. Set aside.
  • Layer the chicken in the prepared loaf pan giving it a gently press between each layer.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 165° F in the center. Remove from the oven. Keep covered for 10 minutes. Drain the juices. Lift from the pan using the parchment wings onto a cutting board and slice.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

  1. The Greek yogurt will make the chicken super tender. This recipe only requires a minimum of 2 hours to marinate. However, 24 hours yields super tasty flavor.
  2. All ovens bake differently. be sure to use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches 165°F

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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