Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce 🥙🍋
These homemade Greek chicken gyros are bursting with flavour! Marinated chicken, fresh salad, and cool, creamy tzatziki all wrapped in warm pita – a Mediterranean delight that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
🍗 Chicken thighs or breasts: 600g, boneless and skinless
🍋 Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
🌿 Dried oregano: 2 tsp
🫒 Olive oil: 3 tbsp
🧂 Salt and black pepper: To taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce
🥒 Cucumber: ½, grated and drained
🧄 Garlic: 1 clove, minced
🧃 Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
🌿 Fresh dill: 1 tbsp, finely chopped
🥛 Greek yoghurt: 200g
🧂 Salt: A pinch
For the Gyros Wraps
🥙 Pita breads: 4, warmed
🥬 Lettuce: 2 cups, shredded
🍅 Tomatoes: 2, diced
🧅 Red onion: 1, thinly sliced
🌿 Fresh parsley: Optional for garnish
Method
🍋 Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavour).
🔥 Cook the chicken: Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
🥒 Make the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
🌯 Assemble the gyros: Warm the pita breads, then layer with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, and slices of chicken. Drizzle with generous amounts of tzatziki sauce.
🌟 Wrap and serve: Fold the pita into a wrap or serve open-faced. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Serving Information
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍴 Servings: 4 | 🔥 Calories: ~400 per gyro
Tips
🧄 Tzatziki prep: Squeeze out excess water from the grated cucumber to keep the sauce thick and creamy.
🍗 Cooking option: Grill the chicken on a barbecue for a smoky, authentic flavour.
🌿 Add a sprinkle of feta cheese for an extra Greek touch.
Enjoy these fresh and flavourful chicken gyros – perfect with a side of homemade chips or a Greek salad! 🥙🍋