Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce feature tender marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with fresh vegetables and a cool cucumber yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is refreshing, flavorful, and perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 gyros
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic, minced
- Dried oregano
- Paprika
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Pita bread
- Greek yogurt
- Cucumber, grated and drained
- Garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- Lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Olive oil (for tzatziki)
- Salt (for tzatziki)
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Tomatoes, diced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and chopped dill in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread briefly in a skillet or oven until soft.
- Place sliced chicken onto the pita bread.
- Top with diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded lettuce, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Fold and serve.
Notes
- Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Serve the chicken and toppings in lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Add toppings such as sliced cucumbers, feta cheese, or olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Grill the chicken outdoors for additional smoky flavor.
- Turn this recipe into a gyro bowl by serving the chicken over rice or quinoa.
- Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and keep tzatziki stored separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
