The unexpected $19 item from Bunnings that's transformed how I eat dinner: 'Blown away'

Daily Mail​

2 days ago

An unexpected $18.98 item from Bunnings has been flying off shelves - with many saying it's the ultimate kitchen tool for epic dinner nights.
The gyros skewer tray has been a crowd favourite in Australian homes for cooking skewered meats for popular dishes including gyros, kebab, souvlaki, tandoori, shawarma and more.
With a 20cm skewer, it can hold enough marinated meat to feed a large family, and the deep tray will contain juices while cooking to prevent overflow and mess.
Once the meat is cooked and sliced, the skewer can be removed to serve in the tray.
It fits perfectly under the hood of most gas and solid fuel barbecues and smokers, as well as in conventional ovens.
The gyros skewer tray will have everyone talking at your next dinner party as it makes a great centrepiece for the table, surrounded by an array of fresh toppings.
Aussie mum Eisha Eisel shared her rave review on social media, saying it's the 'best find' from Bunnings.
'I stumbled across a gyros tray at Bunnings and instantly knew we had to make chicken gyros at home,' she said.
To make her own chicken marinade, she mixed together Greek yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
'I let it sit in the fridge for a few hours to let it soak up all the flavour. I pulled out my gyros tray, popped it together and started stacking my marinated chicken pieces onto the skewer,' she said.
'We cooked it low and slow on the barbecue with the lid down for about an hour and a half until it was golden with crispy edges, cooked through.
'Chicken needs an internal temperature of 70°C to 75°C to be ready. A meat thermometer is really handy when cooking a roast on the BBQ or in the oven.'
Eisha served the chicken with flatbread, chips, salad and garlic yoghurt sauce.
'I was honestly so shocked at how juicy it turned out,' she said.
'It was packed full of flavour, it really blew me away. It had full food truck vibes at home and everyone loved it.
'It was hands down one of our favourite dinners.'
She said the tray was 'surprisingly super easy' to clean after using.
'We just popped a bit of water into the tray and let it simmer on the barbecue or stovetop for a few minutes. Then everything washes away fairly easily,' she said.
The gyros skewer tray has been a crowd favourite in Australian homes for cooking skewered meats for popular dishes including gyros, kebab, souvlaki, tandoori, shawarma and more
The gyros skewer tray will have everyone talking at your next dinner party as it makes a great centrepiece for the table, surrounded by an array of fresh toppings
The product has been given a near-perfect rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars online.
'Simple product but also well-built and serves the purpose. Cooked many gyros and souvlakis on the charcoals, but got this one to use in the oven for a bit more simplicity. Easy to clean and store away. Good size, fits 10 chicken thighs with a potato sitting on the bottom for clearance,' one shopper raved.
'Gave this a shot, it's a hit! Great idea and so easy to use and clean,' another said.
Many suggested adding an onion to the base to prevent the chicken from burning.
'I bought this too. Skewer half an onion on the bottom and top of the chicken so it doesn't burn and you get all that lovely cooked onion too,' one shared.
Meanwhile, dozens of shoppers said they were keen to add the tray to their cart.
'OMG I'm excited! I can't wait to buy one,' one said.
'I need to make a trip to Bunnings,' another shared.
'I need this,' one added.