Slow-Roasted Lamb Gyro with Lemon-Rice Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Juicy slow-roasted lamb slices nestled in warm pita with a side of fragrant lemon-infused rice pilaf for a hearty Greek-inspired feast. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs boneless leg of lamb, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces pita bread rounds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Rub 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb with 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Place in roasting pan.
2. Step 2: Roast lamb uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until internal temperature reaches 140°F for medium rare. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing thinly.
3. Step 3: While lamb roasts, prepare lemon rice pilaf by melting 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and toast for 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups chicken broth and 1 tsp lemon zest, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
5. Step 5: Fluff rice with fork and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Warm 4 pita bread rounds in oven for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve sliced lamb in pita bread alongside lemon rice pilaf for a balanced Mediterranean meal.