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Delicious Easy Gyro Sandwich filled with chicken and Homemade Tzatziki Wrap on a plate.

Easy Gyro Sandwich — Homemade Tzatziki Wrap

A quick and satisfying gyro sandwich featuring marinated chicken, homemade tzatziki, warm pita, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gyro
  • 4 pieces Pita or flatbread Warm it so it bends without tearing
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs or breasts Thighs stay juicier than breasts
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Creamy, garlicky, cold, and tangy
  • 1 medium Tomato Juicy and fresh
  • 1 medium Cucumber Extra crunch if you like it
  • 1/2 medium Red onion Thin slices, soak in cold water if too sharp
  • optional Feta, shredded lettuce, olives, or fries Optional extras for added flavor
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is best, but jar garlic works
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • to taste teaspoon Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Optional, for warmth
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt Optional, keeps chicken tender
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Thick plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated and drained
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste teaspoon Salt and pepper
  • to taste Chopped dill or mint For added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika, and yogurt in a bowl.
  2. Toss in sliced chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for best flavor).
  3. Grate cucumber for tzatziki, drain well, and mix with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate.
Cooking
  1. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing.
  2. Warm the pita in a dry pan for about 20 seconds per side or in the microwave under a damp paper towel.
Assembly
  1. Spread tzatziki first on the warm pita, then add sliced chicken, followed by crunchy toppings like onion, cucumber, tomato, and feta.
  2. Wrap tightly, folding the bottom up slightly before rolling. If messy, wrap in foil or parchment to hold together.

Notes

Marinate chicken ahead, make tzatziki up to 2 days ahead, and have toppings ready for a fun, interactive meal. Leftovers can be stored separately to avoid sogginess.