This Chicken Gyros recipe has the most tender, marinated grilled chicken seasoned with all your favorite gyro spices. Place the chicken in pita bread and then top it with authentic tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese. Enjoy this delicious meal that you’ll want to make again and again!
Hey there! I’m head over heels for this effortless Chicken Gyro recipe – its simplicity and flavor are everything! The yogurt marinade brings tenderness to the chicken, and the spices sprinkle Greek magic in every bite.
I adore how this recipe cozies up perfectly alongside our other gyro superstars like Beef Gyros and Lamb Gyros. Planning a party? Jazz it up with some of our Greek Mezes, the small plates that always make a grand entrance!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is easy to prepare. It’s perfect for anyone who values ease and convenience in the kitchen.
- This recipe is nutrient-rich. Filled with lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs, this gyro is not only delicious but also a healthy meal.
- This recipe is flexible, and the toppings can be customized to fit individual tastes and dietary needs.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Breast Tenders: These tender pieces soak up the marinade, making every bite juicy and flavorful. The chicken is the hearty center, bringing a rich and satisfying taste to the gyro.
- Pita Breads or Flatbreads: These soft breads hold all the tasty ingredients together. They are slightly sweet and necessary.
- Greek Yogurt: This creamy ingredient helps make the chicken soft and delicious. It also balances out the spices.
- Tzatziki Sauce: This sauce adds a fresh and herbal taste to the gyro. It brings moisture and a burst of flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
Explore exciting gyro variations to tantalize your taste buds.
Swap tzatziki for homemade hummus. Consider making hummus from scratch for an extra special touch.
For a vegetarian-friendly gyro, you can try it with fried eggplant or opt for all-vegetable Greek salad gyros.
If you’re a fan of spicy foods, you can turn up the heat with spicy gyro variations. Experiment with the following for a fiery kick:
- Jalapeños
- Chili Flakes
- Dash of Hot Sauce
How to Make Chicken Gyros at Home
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
Step #1: Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.
Marinate the Chicken
Step #1: Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1-gallon zip top bag, close the bag, and then massage the bag to mix well.
Step #2: Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag, and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.
Step #3: Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.
Warm the Pita Bread
Step #1: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.
Cook the Chicken
Step #1: You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill/grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium-high heat.
Step #2: After the grill/grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place it on the grill/grill pan.
Step #3: Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step #4: Remove the chicken from the grill/grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Step #5: Slice the chicken tenders and put them on a serving plate so that you can assemble the chicken gyros.
Assemble the Chicken Gyros
Okay, so now that everything is ready, let’s assemble a Chicken Tzatziki wrap, starting with the pita or flat bread.
Step #1: Lay out a warmed pita bread onto a plate. Place sliced chicken down the middle of the bread. Now, spoon lots of Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce on top of the chicken. My advice is to go big here so that you are sure to have lots of tzatziki sauce in your gyro. Add the vegetables that you like…cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. After the veggies, add some feta cheese crumbles and if you like, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top. Fold up the pita bread and enjoy the symphony of flavors in this delicious, Greek Chicken Gyro sandwich that you made at home!
Expert Tips
- Cook the chicken in a skillet, bake it, or grill it for a smoky flavor. Grilling gives the chicken a unique, smoky, and charred taste that is incredibly delightful.
- For extra flavor, brush pitas and chicken with infused oil. It adds a remarkable depth of taste, making the gyro even more delightful and savory.
- Keep aluminum foil and napkins ready. The foil helps hold the gyro, and napkins manage the delicious mess that comes with enjoying a well-stuffed gyro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! We highly recommend our Lamb and Beef Gyro with Authentic Tzatziki for another delicious meal.
A gyro is tasty, with seasoned meat (like lamb, beef, or chicken), fresh veggies, spices, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s rich, herby, and slightly tangy due to the yogurt sauce.
Gyro meat, particularly lamb or beef, is fattier. For weight loss, choose gyros with lean meats like chicken or turkey and limit toppings and sauces.
Gyros with fresh vegetables, lean proteins like chicken or turkey, whole grain pita, and yogurt-based tzatziki align with the Mediterranean diet.
Storage Info
You can store the chicken and pita separately in airtight containers in the fridge. These can stay fresh for 3-5 days. For pitas, reheat as in the recipe. Securely store veggies to maintain crispness.
Reheat gyro components separately to maintain quality. For chicken, use the microwave in 30-second bursts, or gently warm in a skillet with olive oil. In an oven, cover the chicken with foil and heat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
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Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
Gyro Wrappers
- 8 pita breads or flatbreads
Tzatziki Sauce
- Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.
Chicken
- 2 lbs. chicken breast tenders - boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Chicken Marinade
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt - plain, full fat
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons marjoram
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 cup seeded and finely diced tomatoes
- 1 cup finely diced cucumbers - peeled or unpeeled
- 1 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup finely diced flat leaf - Italian Parsley (optional)
Instructions
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.
Marinate the Chicken
- Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1 gallon zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag to mix well.
- Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.
- Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.
Warm the Pita Bread
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.
Cook the Chicken
- You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill / grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium high heat.
- After the grill / grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill / grill pan.
- Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the grill / grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken tenders and put on a serving plate.
Assemble the Gyros
- Lay out a warmed pita bread onto a plate. Place sliced chicken down the middle of the bread. Now, spoon lots of Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce on top of the chicken. My advice is to go big here so that you are sure to have lots of tzatziki sauce in your gyro. Add the vegetables that you like…cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. After the veggies, add some feta cheese crumbles and if you like, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top. Fold up the pita bread and enjoy the symphony of flavors in this delicious, Greek Chicken Gyro sandwich that you made at home!
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