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!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Grill Pan or Skillet
- Box Grater
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
Instructions
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 4: Warm the pita or naan. Layer with grilled chicken, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, red onions, and parsley or lettuce. Fold and serve immediately.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg