Gyros Spice Mix with a kick

Description: Use this on whole or cut up pieces of meat. If the chili powder seems to hot for you, leave it out, it will still be a nice spice mix. There is no salt added to the mix.When marinating small pieces of meat I like to add fresh cut up coriander leaves. Marinating time can be 20 minutes and up to a day. Together with the lemon juice you can also use buttermilk or yogurt.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika, hot or sweet
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

1. Mix herbs and spices, transfer to a jar.
2. Use for chicken, lamb, pork and minced/ground meats.
3. Mix a few teaspoons with lemon/lime juice, olive oil and salt to taste and mix that with the type of meat you selected.
4. For kebabs or burgers, add to the mince with some salt.