Gyros seasoning is a Greek spice mix with oregano, paprika, cilantro, and parsley. This mix is all you need to make delicious chicken gyros!
Ready-made seasonings often contain a lot of salt, so I prefer to make them myself. You can easily adjust them to taste by adding less chili pepper.
I usually make the mixes that I regularly use myself.
You can also buy herbs and spices online. This is much cheaper, especially if you make several mixtures at once!
You can also buy spices in large quantities at the market.
How to use this seasoning?
How much seasoning you add depends on how spicy you want your gyros meat to be. I always add 2-3 tablespoons of gyros seasoning to 1 pound or 500 grams of chicken.
Needless to say, you can also season other meats with this mix. Replace the chicken, for example, with pork chops or beef cut into strips.
Equipment
To make this seasoning, you don't need much equipment. Besides the herbs and spices, all you need are (measuring) spoons, a dish, and an airtight container.
I personally prefer to use small mason jars or old empty spice jars for this.
It is also a good idea to write on it what spice mixture it contains. You can do this with a marker, but these labels are also great!
Storage
Spice mixes stay good when sealed for at least a year if you keep them in a cool, dark place. After that, the quality of the flavor deteriorates quickly, but you could still use them.
More easy seasonings to make at home
Gyros seasoning
Gyros seasoning is a Greek spice mix with oregano, paprika, cilantro, and parsley. This mix is all you need to make delicious chicken gyros!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix them well.
- Pour your gyro seasoning into a small spice jar and store it in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 23Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 736mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
This is perfect. I always have those spices to hand, so it's great to be able to have a Greek meal when I fancy it.
Maayke says
I always try to make my recipes with everyday ingredients!
Katherine says
I love the spices in this incredible blend! Yum!
Maayke says
Me too!
Kushigalu says
Homemade seasoning is always the best. Thanks for sharing
Maayke says
You're welcome!
Wanda says
I think I have all these spices and I'm super excited to try this recipe! Have you tried it on fish?!
Maayke says
I haven't but i think it will be delicious! Let me know how it turned out.
Jayne says
Wow this seasoning recipe is a great find. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Maayke says
You're welcome!
Chenee says
This is actually very similar to the spice blend I use on my baked chicken - I never thought of using it on Gyros, too! Great idea!
Casey says
OOH what a great blend of seasonings! The cinnamon adds such a nice touch!
Allyson says
I was so overjoyed to try this lovely recipe. The flavors of all the spices blended so beautifully together. 10/10 will definitely make it again!
dina and bruce miller says
Oh we love the hint of cinnamon in this! Can not wait to use this on lamb! Thank you!
Renee says
I was so excited to find this gyro seasoning recipe! We make gyro at home, and this is such a tasty mixture. Thank you!
Eva says
Surprised to see cinnamon in there, but it adds complexity to the flavor profile. Delicious seasoning blend!