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Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

These Greek Chicken Gyros are loaded with juicy, lemon-oregano marinated chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and fresh toppings—all wrapped in soft pita or naan. A fast and flavorful Mediterranean meal for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips or cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
  • salt to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 pita or naan flatbreads warmed
  • diced tomatoes
  • chopped red onions
  • fresh parsley or lettuce

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Box Grater

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  2. Step 2: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes, until golden and fully cooked. Remove and let rest.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill or parsley, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Step 4: Warm the pita or naan. Layer with grilled chicken, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, red onions, and parsley or lettuce. Fold and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can meal prep the chicken and tzatziki in advance for easy assembly. Swap pita with lettuce wraps for a low-carb version or add feta for extra richness.

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