Chicken Gyro Recipe

The marinade for the chicken for this Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is SO GOOD that I use it even when I’m not making Gyros. Try it once, and I think you’ll be as obsessed with it as I am!

It’s been ages since I made this Greek Chicken Gyros. But the minute the chicken hit the grill, all I could think was “why don’t I make this more often??”

The smell is incredible. You can REALLY smell garlic and oregano. You know how sometimes you add herbs into things and you can’t really taste it? Or you can, but it’s a very subtle flavour. Definitely not the case with this!!

Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzaziki

Recipe video above. The marinade for the chicken is so sensational that I use it even when I’m not making Gyros! This is fantastic for entertaining because you can just lay it all out for guests to help themselves. The smell when the chicken is cooking is incredible – you can really smell the oregano and garlic!

Prep: 20min

Total: 26min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 641.78 kcal, Carbohydrate 47.64 g, Protein 64.69 g, Fat 20.26 g, Saturated Fat 4.58 g, Cholesterol 242.16 mg, Sodium 1297.31 mg, Fiber 5.09 g, Sugar 11.21 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets (, boneless skinless)
• 3 large garlic cloves (, minced (~ 3 tsp))
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar ((or red wine or apple cider vinegar))
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (, preferably full fat)
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• Black pepper
• 2 cucumbers ((to make about 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice))
• 1 1/4 cups Greek yoghurt (, preferably full fat)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((or more if you want richer))
• 1 garlic clove (, minced)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Black pepper
• 3 tomatoes (, desseeded and diced)
• 3 cucumbers (, diced)
• 1/2 red spanish onion (, peeled and finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves ((optional))
• Salt and pepper
• 4 to 6 pita breads or flat breads

Instruction:

1. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the Marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.’, ‘name’: ‘Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to cover all the chicken in the Marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, ideally 12 hours and no longer than 24 hours.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-0-0’}
2. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Make the Tzatziki’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.’, ‘name’: ‘Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-1-0’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.’, ‘name’: ‘Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-1-1’}]}
3. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Salad’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Combine ingredients in a bowl.’, ‘name’: ‘Combine ingredients in a bowl.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-2-0’}]}
4. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Cook Chicken’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.’, ‘name’: ‘Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-3-0’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).’, ‘name’: ‘Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (cooking time depends on size of chicken).’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-3-1’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Remove the chicken from the grill / fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.’, ‘name’: ‘Remove the chicken from the grill / fry pan onto a plate. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-3-2’}]}
5. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Assemble Gyros’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘If your chicken thighs are large, you may need to cut them. Mine were small.’, ‘name’: ‘If your chicken thighs are large, you may need to cut them. Mine were small.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-4-0’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Get a pita bread or flatbread (preferably warmed) and place it on a piece of parchment (baking) paper (or you could use foil). Place some Salad down the middle of the bread, then top with chicken and Tzatziki.’, ‘name’: ‘Get a pita bread or flatbread (preferably warmed) and place it on a piece of parchment (baking) paper (or you could use foil). Place some Salad down the middle of the bread, then top with chicken and Tzatziki.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-4-1’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Roll the wrap up, enclosing it with the parchment paper. Twist the end with the excess parchment paper to secure it and cut if desired.’, ‘name’: ‘Roll the wrap up, enclosing it with the parchment paper. Twist the end with the excess parchment paper to secure it and cut if desired.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-4-2’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘I prefer to lay everything out on a table and let everyone help themselves.’, ‘name’: ‘I prefer to lay everything out on a table and let everyone help themselves.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-21826-step-4-3’}]}

Easy Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce

Quick and easy chicken gyros with herb-marinated chicken, cucumber salad, creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in soft pita bread for a simple and delicious dinner recipe!

Prep: 5min

Total: 50min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 787 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 17 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins (cut thick ones in half lengthwise)
• white or whole wheat pita bread
• crumbled feta cheese
• 5-Minute Tzatziki Sauce
• green-leaf lettuce
• ½ cup olive oil
• juice of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning (see note))
• ½ cucumber (sliced or chopped, see note)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• pinch of fresh dill (optional)

Instruction:

1. Stir together all of the ingredients for the marinade.
2. Add chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, cover tightly, and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to two hours for more added flavor).
3. While chicken is marinating, stir together all ingredients for the cucumber salad. Set aside.
4. Use tongs to transfer marinated chicken to a preheated cooking surface (grill or skillet) and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side over medium heat until cooked through.
5. Arrange the pitas on a plate or clean surface. Assemble the pitas by filling pita bread with lettuce, chicken, cucumber salad, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
6. Fold the pita over like a sandwich or roll it up. Enjoy!

How to Make Greek Chicken Gyros | The Mediterranean Dish