Description
These Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki are a flavorful, easy-to-make Mediterranean meal packed with juicy marinated chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and fresh veggies wrapped in soft pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- Tomato, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Lettuce or spinach
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- To make tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir and refrigerate.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from heat, let rest, then slice into strips.
- Warm pita breads using microwave, skillet, or oven.
- Assemble gyros by layering chicken, tzatziki, tomato, onion, lettuce, and any optional toppings in warm pita.
- Serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for richer flavor.
- Use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free tzatziki.
- Tzatziki can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Add olives or roasted red peppers for more variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Gyros, Chicken Gyros Recipe, Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Wraps, Mediterranean Chicken Wrap