Chicken Gyros

Here’s a fresh and flavorful Chicken Gyros recipe — juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki and crisp veggies.

🥙 Chicken Gyros

Ingredients

For the chicken marinade:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 ½ tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the tzatziki sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For serving:

• Warm pita or flatbread

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced red onion

• Shredded lettuce or romaine

• Feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken – Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).

2. Make tzatziki – Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

3. Cook chicken – Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat 5–6 min per side (internal temp 165°F). Let rest, then slice thin.

4. Assemble gyros – Warm pita, spread tzatziki, add chicken, and top with tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and feta if using.

5. Serve immediately — fold up and enjoy!

✨ Tips & Variations

• Add French fries inside the pita for a traditional Greek street-food touch.

• Use chicken tenders if you want faster cooking.

• For meal prep, keep chicken, veggies, and tzatziki separate, then assemble fresh.

Would you like me to also give you a sheet-pan oven version (for an easy family-style dinner)?