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Chicken Gyro wrapped in warm pita and filled with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki, served on a wooden board.

Chicken Gyros

Homemade Greek chicken gyros made with a tenderizing Greek yogurt marinade, flavorful grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, warm pita, and creamy homemade tzatziki. Restaurant-quality flavor made easy at home — elevated with feta and a sprinkle of za’atar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 gyros
Calories: 430kcal
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken Gyros, Chicken gyros near me, Chicken gyros recette, Chicken Gyros Restaurant, Chicken gyros tasty, Chicken gyros traduction, Oven chicken gyros
Cost: $12

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For marinade)
  • 1 Grill pan or heavy skillet (For cooking chicken)
  • 1 Box grater (For cucumber)
  • 1 Kitchen towel (To squeeze cucumber)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing chicken + veg)

🛒 Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 ½–2 lbs Chicken thighs or breasts - Sliced into strips
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt - Full-fat preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice - Fresh
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium Cucumber - Grated & squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill - Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Assembly

  • 4–6 pieces Pita bread - Warmed
  • 1–2 Tomatoes - Sliced
  • ½ Red onion - Thinly sliced
  • 1 Cucumber - Sliced
  • 1 cup Lettuce - Shredded
  • ½ cup Feta cheese - Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Za’atar - Oliver’s “special sprinkle”

📋 Instructions

  • Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss in sliced chicken and marinate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Grate cucumber, squeeze out water, then mix with yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Chill.
  • Cook marinated chicken in a hot skillet 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Rest 5 minutes and slice thinner.
  • Heat pita in a skillet, oven, or over flame until soft and pliable.
  • Spread tzatziki on warm pita, add chicken, vegetables, feta, and za’atar. Fold and serve.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1gyro (~250g) | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg