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Bring home the unique flavours of Greek Chicken Gyros to Chicken Shwarma’s with this awesome must-have Spit-Roasting pan. This super easy cooking method allows you to replicate the traditional flavours of a vertical spit-roasted recipe right in the cozy confines of your home kitchen.
Marinate your chicken with a Greek theme or Arabic theme by the spices! Both methods of marinating require the same ingredients only I like to add in chicken shawarma spice when making my shawarma’s. Both ideas require mixing plain yogurt, oregano, lemon, paprika, cumin, garlic, and rosemary and shawarma spices.
There are 2 amazing sauces that I need to recommend here. If you are making a Greek Chicken Gyro you are going to need my recipe for Tzatziki Sauce Recipe. The second sauce recipe is for the Chicken Shawarma’s. It is a Garlic Feta Dip which I have attached below at the bottom of this blog article!
It will be wonderful! I like to serve both of these recipes with my easy Greek Smashed Potato Recipe and a Simple Mediterranean Salad.
Why You Need This Pan!
I absolutely love this pan! The Vertical Spit Pan or also called a Vertical Skewer pan is a culinary marvel, revolutionizing the way we prepare and enjoy roasted meats at home. Its innovative construction allows meats like chicken, lamb, and beef to be securely skewered and evenly cooked from all sides, resulting in succulent, tender, and flavourful dishes every time.
Trust me you will love this pan and it will make dinner prep easier! I absolutely love it for making chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lamb gyro, chicken gyro and so much more!
So if you are wanting this pan in your life here are 2-Links to purchase the pans on Amazon. I will add 2 links for the pan because I live on a border city in Canada and the USA you can purchase it using your country!
BBQ Hack: Vertical Roasting Pan Links To Purchase:
🇨🇦 Canada Amazon Link Click Here: https://amzn.to/49IaUkX
🇺🇸 American Amazon Link Click Here: https://amzn.to/49E5Zl2
Tips & Tricks
Here are some tips & tricks for successful roasting when using the Vertical Spit Pan.
- Marinate for Flavour: Before skewering the chicken onto the vertical spit, make sure to marinate your meat. Aside from infusing flavours, it helps the meat to remain tender while cooking.
- Use Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. I love the flavour you get from Chicken Thighs and they are a perfect thickness for skewering.
- Oil the Vertical Spit before skewering the meat. This will prevent sticking during the cooking process.
- Even Cooking: Position the vertical spit pan in the center of the oven and rotate it occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides of the chicken. I found that it takes a good 2 hours for the chicken thighs to be fully cooked.
- Use Aluminum Wrap for the first hour of cooking. This will prevent charring the outside too much before the inside is fully cooked.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Be sure to check that your meat is fully cooked before removing it to the oven. For Chicken to be fully cooked it should read 165°F (74°C)
- Baste for Moisture: Periodically baste the chicken with the juices that will be appear around the bottom of the pan. Alternatively, you could baste it with some chicken, beef, or vegetable stock. I like to baste every 20 minutes if you have time.
- Rest Before Carving: Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, allow it to rest on the vertical spit wrapped in tin foil for a few minutes before carving.
Ingredients:
To make the Spit Roasted Chicken you will need:
- 1 large pack boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12-16)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp. Rosemary
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
To a bowl, add in plain yogurt, garlic, dried oregano, rosemary, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice. Blend.
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Add in your chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Oil your Vertical Spit Roasting Pan including the bottom and the spit part.
Skewer the marinated chicken onto the spit. Optional: You can place a cut onion on the top of the skewer for added flavour.
Place tin foil onto the spit and gently wrap your chicken loosely.
Bake the Greek Chicken Gyro for 1-hour covered and then 1-hour uncovered
Baste the chicken every 20 minutes using the juices at the bottom of the pan.
Using a meat thermometer make sure the inner part of the chicken reads 165 degrees for doneness. Remove from the oven and wrap with tin foil to let rest for a few minutes.
Let's Make It Together: Greek Chicken Gyros
Let's make It Together: chicken shawarma
Spit Roasted Chicken For Gyros & Shawarma's: Made At Home
Ingredients
- 1 large pack boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 12-16)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp. Rosemary
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp. Shawarma Spice (For Chicken Shawarma)
Instructions
- To a bowl, add in plain yogurt, garlic, dried oregano, rosemary, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice. Blend.
- Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
- Add in your chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Oil your Vertical Spit Roasting Pan including the bottom and the spit part.
- Skewer the marinated chicken onto the spit. Optional: You can place a cut onion on the top of the skewer for added flavour.
- Place tin foil onto the spit and gently wrap your chicken loosely.
- Bake the Greek Chicken Gyro for 1-1/2 hours covered and then 1/2 hour uncovered
- Baste the chicken every 20 minutes using the juices at the bottom of the pan.
- Using a meat thermometer make sure the inner part of the chicken reads 165 degrees for doneness. Remove from the oven and wrap with tin foil to let rest for a few minutes.
Use This Creamy Feta Dip For Shawarma chicken:
Creamy Feta Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire
- Pinch of dried oregano
- Pinch of cayenne
- Black pepper
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp. Water, if you need to thin it out more
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients listed above into a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve on top of your burger or it also makes a great dip for fries!
Let's Eat!
I hope that you enjoyed reading and trying my recipe for these homemade Greek chicken gyros. I would love to hear from you. Drop me a line, comment or ask me a question!
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