Colm O'Gorman: How to make my twist on Greek chicken gyros
While they might look very similar, a Gyro is not the same thing as a shawarma kebab. Gyros are Greek in origin and have a fresh, herby flavour, while shawarmas are Middle Eastern in origin and have a more complex spicier flavour. If you have eaten a gyro while on your holidays in Greece, it likely also included chips within the wrap — which, I have to say, I love.
My take on the Greek Gyro is not strictly traditional. For a start, I panfry the chicken, whereas the authentic way to cook a gyro is to layer very thin slices of meat onto a large vertical skewer and then cook it on a rotisserie grill. I also change up the recipe for tzatziki, controversially perhaps leaving out cucumber and adding mint. I find this mint and yoghurt sauce works better with this dish, but if you prefer, you can add some cucumber as well.
