αρνί γύρο

Arní Gýro

Lamb Gyro

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs (500g - 1kg) of Lamb or Chicken Souvlaki

    • Souvlaki recipe can be found by clicking HERE or simply scroll to bottom

  • 8 Pita

  • 1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

  • 1 Medium red onion, sliced

  • 2 cups Tzatziki

Serves 4-6 

 
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Step 1 - Prepare the Lamb

  • Grill the Lamb Souvlaki according to directions, remove from skewer.

  • Slice into smaller pieces to place onto the fresh pita, set aside.

  • Take each pita, spread with Tzatziki.

  • Add Lamb and top with cucumber and onions.

Serve

Companion Recipes

Grilled Lamb or Chicken Ingredients

  • 2 lb (900g) boneless chicken thighs, fat removed

  • Or 2 lb (900g) Lamb shoulder, fat removed

  • 1 Tbs (8g) dried oregano

  • 1 tsp (2g) hot paprika

  • 1 tsp (2g) each Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Greek extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine

  • 2 Tbs (15ml) lemon juice

  • Salt and Pepper

  • 12 Skewers

Step 1 - Prep Lamb or Chicken

  • Cut meat into 2 inch (5cm) portions

  • Blend garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice in blender.

  • Mix meat and marinade in large bowl.

  • Refrigerate overnight (or at least 3 hours).

Step 2 - Assemble

If using vegetables to grill, cut into 1 inch pieces.

  • Mushrooms

  • Zucchini 

  • Squash

  • Onions

  • Bell Peppers

  • Toss in Olive oil, garlic salt and pepper.

  • Set aside next to chicken or lamb to use in assembling skewers.

Step 3 - Grill

  • Prepare outdoor grill by brushing grates with oil over medium-high heat.

  • Place skewers on grill until well browned.

    • Chicken internal temp 155°F (68°C)

    • Lamb internal temp 135°F (57°C)

  • Turn skewers to cook on all sides, brushing with the marinade.

  • Transfer meat to serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes.