Description
These Greek Chicken Gyros feature juicy lemon-herb marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta wrapped in warm pita bread. They are perfect for meal prep or a fresh and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1/3 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4–6 flatbreads or pitas
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cucumber, peeled, sliced, and halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Feta cheese, to taste
1 recipe tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, basil, onion powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before cooking and prepare the tzatziki sauce while it rests.
- For skillet cooking, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, drain and pat the chicken dry, then cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook another 4 to 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- For grilling, preheat the grill to 375°F to 450°F, lightly grease the grates, and grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Rest before slicing.
- Warm the flatbreads or pitas.
- Assemble each gyro by layering romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sliced chicken, feta, and tzatziki sauce onto the bread. Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours for the best texture.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
Add kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, avocado, or artichoke hearts for additional flavor.
For a low-carb option, serve the ingredients over salad instead of pita.
Store cooked chicken separately from vegetables and tzatziki to maintain freshness.
Cooked chicken freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
