Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe

These Greek Chicken Gyros are packed with juicy, marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread. They’re easy to make, bursting with Mediterranean flavors, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped dill
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Gyros

• 4–6 pita breads
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
• ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
• ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• Fresh parsley or mint (for garnish, optional)

Preparation Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Marinating Time: 1–2 hours (for the best flavor)
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

• In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chicken, coat well, and cover.
• Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

Step 2: Make the Tzatziki Sauce

• In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

Step 4: Assemble the Gyros

• Warm the pita bread in a dry pan for a few seconds.
• Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
• Add chicken slices, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and feta cheese.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or mint if desired.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

Wrap the gyros tightly and serve immediately. Pair them with Greek salad, fries, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal!

Serving Suggestions

Add hummus for an extra layer of flavor.
Drizzle with hot sauce or extra lemon juice for a tangy kick.
Serve with crispy fries or a side of rice.

Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe

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These Greek Chicken Gyros are packed with juicy, marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread. They’re easy to make, bursting with Mediterranean flavors, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4–6 pita breads
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
• ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
• ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• Fresh parsley or mint (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken, coat well, and cover.
3. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
4. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
7. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
10. Warm the pita bread in a dry pan for a few seconds.
11. Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
12. Add chicken slices, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and feta cheese.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint if desired.
14. Wrap the gyros tightly and serve immediately. Pair them with Greek salad, fries, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal!

Notes

• Add hummus for an extra layer of flavor.
• Drizzle with hot sauce or extra lemon juice for a tangy kick.
• Serve with crispy fries or a side of rice.