Description
Juicy, marinated Greek chicken wrapped in warm pita and topped with fresh veggies and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This easy-to-make Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is packed with authentic Mediterranean flavors—perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
For the Gyros:
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
2. Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix with Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
3. Cook the Chicken
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
4. Assemble the Gyros
- Warm the pita bread on a dry pan or grill for 30 seconds per side.
- Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita.
- Add sliced chicken, red onion, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and feta.
- Fold and serve immediately!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Make it low-carb by serving in a lettuce wrap or over a Greek salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, homemade gyros, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean recipe, easy gyro recipe