Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Greece with these homemade Greek Chicken Gyros. Tender marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce. A Mediterranean delight that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4–6 pita breads, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest and slice into strips.
- Assemble Gyros: Place warm pita on a plate, layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chicken strips, feta, and tzatziki sauce. Fold and serve.
Notes
- You can swap chicken for pork or lamb for a different gyro variation.
- For a softer pita, wrap in foil and warm in the oven before assembling.
- Marinating the chicken overnight will yield even more flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
