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Easy Greek Chicken Gyros served with tzatziki sauce and fresh vegetables in pita bread

Easy Greek Chicken Gyros

A quick and easy recipe for delicious Greek chicken gyros featuring marinated chicken, a creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt For the marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For marinating and cooking
  • 1 juice lemon Juice of 1 lemon for brightness
  • 3-4 cloves garlic Minced for marinade
  • 2 teaspoons oregano For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts Preferred cut for juiciness
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Main ingredient for the sauce
  • 1 medium cucumber Grated, squeeze out excess water
  • 1-2 cloves garlic Finely minced for flavor
  • a pinch salt
  • to taste olive oil Drizzle for flavor
  • to taste lemon juice For extra tang
  • optional dill Add if desired
For Serving
  • 4 pita or flatbread Warm before serving
  • 1 medium tomato Chopped for topping
  • 1 medium cucumber Sliced for topping
  • 1 medium red onion Sliced for topping
  • to taste lettuce Shredded for topping
  • optional fries For a fun addition

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs or breasts to the marinade, coat well, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In another bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add dill if using.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil.
  2. Cook the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and browned.
Finalizing the Gyros
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  2. Warm the pita in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.
  3. Spread tzatziki sauce on pita, pile on sliced chicken, and add your preferred toppings.
  4. Fold the pita and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken for 2 to 12 hours for best flavor. Customize toppings and sauces as desired.