🥙 Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki✅
Juicy, marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita and loaded with crisp veggies and cool, creamy tzatziki. This street-food favorite is easy to make at home and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
Salt to taste
For Assembly:
Warm pita or flatbread
Sliced red onion
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Lettuce or spinach
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
🔥 Directions:
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Add chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).
Make the Tzatziki:
Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl.
Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken:
Grill or pan-sear the chicken on medium-high heat until cooked through and slightly charred (about 5–7 mins per side).
Let it rest, then slice into strips.
Assemble the Gyros:
Warm your pita bread, layer with lettuce, chicken, onion, tomato, and drizzle generously with tzatziki. Sprinkle feta if using.
⏱️ Quick Info:
Prep Time: 15 mins (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins + marinate
Servings: 4
Calories: ~420 per gyro (varies with toppings)