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Homemade chicken gyros wraps with tzatziki, tomatoes, and lettuce on a white counter

Chicken Gyros Recipe

Bring authentic Greek street food to your table with this easy chicken gyros recipe! Juicy marinated chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and warm pita bread come together for a flavorful Mediterranean meal that’s fresh, healthy, and ready in under 45 minutes.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marination Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Grill pan or skillet For cooking the marinated chicken
  • 1 Mixing bowl To prepare the yogurt marinade
  • 1 Grater For cucumber in tzatziki sauce
  • 1 Knife For slicing chicken and vegetables
  • 1 Ziplock bag For marinating the chicken evenly

Ingredients

For the Chicken Gyros Marinade

  • 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs Cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Full-fat preferred
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 lemons, juiced About ¼ cup
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and black pepper To taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber Grated and squeezed dry
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper To taste

For Assembly

  • 6–8 pieces pita bread Warmed
  • 2 tomatoes Diced
  • 1 red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup feta cheese Optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley For garnish

Instructions

  • Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to make marinade.
  • Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for 2–8 hours.
  • Grate cucumber, squeeze dry, and mix with yogurt, dill, garlic, and lemon juice for tzatziki.
  • Heat grill pan and cook chicken strips until golden and cooked through.
  • Warm pita bread and prepare vegetables.
  • Assemble gyros with tzatziki, lettuce, chicken, tomato, onion, and feta.
  • Serve hot and enjoy authentic Greek flavors at home.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 280g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg