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Authentic Gyro (Pork or Chicken)

Iconic Greek sandwich featuring thinly sliced, heavily seasoned meat roasted on a vertical spit, served in a warm pita.

GreekPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk the garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the thinly sliced meat and toss well. for at least 2 hours .

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a heavy skillet.

  4. 4

    If using an oven, thread meat tightly onto skewers and until edges are crispy. If using a skillet, the meat over high heat until browned and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Warm the pita breads on a dry pan.

  6. 6

    Assemble the gyro by placing the hot meat on the pita, topping with tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, and a few French fries.

📋Details

CuisineGreek
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
36%
💧Water
20%
🌍Earth
23%
💨Air
21%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat6%
Entropy18%
Reactivity77%
0.323
Heat
0.978
Entropy
4.278
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

122.9cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
6%
of 2000 cal
protein1.08g4%
carbs5.44g18%
fat11.53g84%
% Daily Value
Protein
1.08g2%
Carbs
5.44g2%
Fat
11.53g15%
Fiber
2.15g8%
Sugar
0.36g1%
Sodium
2.14mg0%