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Smokey Joe BBQ Legend
about 7 hours ago

Smoked Chicken Gyros

Smoked Chicken Gyros

Recipe Details

Author Susie Bulloch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours

Summary

Tender, wood-smoked chicken thighs marinated in white wine, lemon, garlic, and Greek spices, piled into warm pitas with cool tzatziki and crisp vegetables for a bright, savory Mediterranean bite.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the marinade: In a large bowl or gallon-size zip-top bag, whisk together olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, minced garlic, Greek seasoning, and sweet paprika until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the chicken: Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat the smoker to 275°F, using a mild wood like maple or apple (or your preferred mild wood).

  4. 4

    Prepare for cooking: Remove chicken from the marinade and stack on a trompo-style vertical spit, or thread onto skewers and place in a grill basket. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.

  5. 5

    Smoke the chicken: Place on the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 175°F, about 2 hours, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

  6. 6

    Rest: Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Slice: Using a sharp knife, shave thin slices from the outside of the chicken stack or slice thighs thinly across the grain.

  8. 8

    Assemble gyros: Fill warmed pitas with sliced smoked chicken, tzatziki, red onion, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (sweet (smoked paprika optional))
  • to serve pitas (warmed)
  • to serve tzatziki sauce
  • to serve red onion (thinly sliced)
  • to serve romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • to serve tomatoes (diced)
  • to serve cucumbers (sliced)
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