Enjoy a little bit of the Mediterranean with every bite when you make the quintessential Greek street food at home: these easy Greek Chicken Gyros! With fresh and savory flavors, it’s THE recipe you’ve been looking for! So simple, so delicious, and loaded with cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Opa!
Greek Chicken Gyros
You know those savory Chicken Gyros you love ordering out at your favorite Greek restaurant? Well did you know they’re actually SO easy to make at home, too?
Thanks to this easy Chicken Gyro Recipe, you’re about to gain kitchen superstar status!
Rachel writes: "Delicious! Definitely a keeper."
Now there are a few things that go into creating the perfect Greek gyro.
First… you need the perfect Greek Marinade. Check!
Then… you need the perfect tangy Tzatziki Sauce. Check!
Once you have those two elements down, all that’s left to do is compile your gyro on warm, soft pita bread, and load it up with your favorite toppings. It really is that easy!
So are you ready to learn how to make the BEST Chicken Gyros ever?
It’s time to give your chicken dinners a delicious kick in the pants this week with a little taste of Greece!
Then… add a side of outrageously delicious Greek Fries to complete your meal!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Greek Chicken Marinade Ingredients
Take a trip to flavor town with this delicious Greek marinade. Nothing beats some homemade Greek food for dinner! This marinade is also the perfect start to your Chicken Pitas or Kabobs!
Here’s what you’ll need for your marinade…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken – you’ll pound them out to flatten them for the grill
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Lemon – you’ll use the zest and the juice
- Garlic – you’ll need 4 cloves
- Oregano – see How to Dry Oregano
- Salt – I like to use Sea Salt
- Black Pepper – ground or fresh cracked will both work
To build your gyro, you’ll also need…
- Pita Bread – essential to make your gyro
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Optional Toppings – Lettuce, Onions, Cucumber, etc.
Find the complete recipe below with full list of measurements and instructions.
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The magic is in the marinade, and this secret marinade is so quick and easy to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. First you’ll want to flatten your chicken to an even thickness. This step makes ALL the difference when grilling chicken!
2. Simply place it between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Then using the flat side of a meat mallet or tenderizer, gently pound your chicken, starting in the middle.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Olive Oil, Greek Yogurt, Lemon, Garlic, Oregano, Salt, and Pepper, and whisk until well combined.
4. Add your chicken and marinade to a gallon freezer ziploc bag. Then place the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours or overnight, flipping and turning several times.
5. After several hours of marinating, or up to 24 hours later, and you’re ready for dinner… remove your chicken from the bag, and toss the marinade.
6. Grill your chicken on the grill inside or outside for about 8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees, or until the internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees.
7. Slice your chicken after it’s done into strips.
Now let’s make some Greek Tzatziki Sauce!
Greek Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients
Who said you can’t make ridiculously delicious Tzatziki Sauce right at home?
I know it’s hard to believe, but making your own Tzatziki Sauce is easier to make than you might think!
Here’s what you’ll need…
- Plain Greek Yogurt – full fat works best! This will be the base for this creamy sauce.
- Cucumber – make sure to pick a firm, fresh cucumber
- Garlic – you’ll need 2 small cloves
- Lemon – to make fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Dill – you’ll want fresh dill for this sauce, it makes ALL the difference
- Salt – I like to use Sea Salt
- Black Pepper – either ground or fresh cracked will work
How to Make Tzatziki Sauce for Chicken Gyros
Now it’s time to make some outrageously delicious homemade Tzatziki Sauce!
A Chicken Gyro isn’t a Chicken Gyro without authentic Tzatziki Sauce, right?
And you won’t believe how EASY this healthy Tzatziki Sauce is to make!
Follow the step-by-step instructions in this Tzatziki Sauce to make your dreamy homemade Greek sauce…
Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
How to Make Greek Chicken Gyros
So now it’s time to put it all together and build a monumental sandwich!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Make up your Greek Marinade. Then marinate your chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Make your Tzatziki Sauce, and chill it in the refrigerator.
3. Now grill up your marinated chicken.
4. Then warm your pita bread. I like to warm each piece up on a skillet on the stove.
5. It’s time to build your gyro! Start with your warm pita, cold Tzatziki Sauce, and sliced Grilled Chicken.
Then top with your favorite toppings, like: Lettuce, Onions, Cucumber, etc. The choice is yours!
Now sit back, relax, and ENJOY every delicious bite!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What to Serve with Chicken Gyros
Wondering what sides to serve with Chicken Gyros?
Here are a few of my favorite sides…
Greek Feta Fries
This easy recipe comes straight from my favorite Greek restaurant… and it’s the perfect side for gyros!
You haven’t had french fries until you’ve had Greek Fries! Topped with feta cheese, oregano, and lemon juice, they’re seriously irresistible!
Elena writes: “These are really the best!!!!!”
Green Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
Or serve a salad alongside your gyros with this flavor-packed Mediterranean salad dressing!
Smith writes: “We had guests yesterday. This is really delicious. Everyone liked it!”
Chicken Gyros Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these Greek Chicken Gyros…
One reader writes: “Made your recipe the other day. And that sauce, oh my – yum!”
Rachel writes: “Delicious! Definitely a keeper.”
Monica writes: “I marinated chicken thighs and cooked them on the barbecue. Absolutely delicious. Even my fussiest eater enjoyed this.”
Nadia writes: “This turned out beautiful and juicy despite only marinating for an hour. Excellent!”
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Greek Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts , (thin sliced or flattened)
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt, (full fat)
- 1 Lemon, (zested & juiced)
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce, (use 1/4 cup per Pita)
- 4 Pitas
Instructions
- In small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the chicken, and whisk until well combined.
- Add chicken and marinade mixture to a gallon freezer ziploc bag.
- Place bag in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours or overnight, turning and flipping several times.
- When ready for dinner (after several hours of marinating, or up to a day later), remove chicken from the bag, and toss the marinade out.
- Grill your chicken on the grill outside (8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees, or until internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees), or on a grill pan inside.
- If you’re not ready to cook it yet… after adding the chicken and marinade to the bag, place directly in the freezer for some pre-marinated chicken later! (just pull out of the freezer, and defrost in the fridge… letting all of the yummy flavors soak into the chicken) prior to cooking.
- After chicken is done cooking, slice into strips.
- Warm your pitas up in a skillet on the stove, or in the microwave.
- Then build your gyro! Start with a warm pita, chicken slices drizzled with Tzatziki Sauce, and the toppings of your choice.
- Delicious optional toppings include: Lettuce, Diced Red Onions, Tomato, etc! ENJOY!
Notes
- To flatten your chicken to an even thickness, simply place it between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Then using the flat side of a meat mallet or tenderizer, gently pound your chicken, starting in the middle.
- Make your chicken gyros even better when you make your own homemade Tzatziki Sauce.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Homemade tzatziki is always the best! Guess what we had last night? Your delicious chicken gyro recipe. It will be on repeat for sure- the family loved it.
Aww… that’s fantastic! I’m so happy to hear your family loved it, and that it will be on repeat!
This recipe looks amazing! I love the easy steps and detailed instructions. I can’t wait to try making these delicious Greek Chicken Gyros at home!
Thank you so much, Doris… ENJOY!!
I am so excited for this recipe, Heidi! There are literally no Greek restaurants within a 45 minute drive of where I live. It’s always such a special treat though so I’m glad to know we can make these at home. They look delicious! Hugs, CoCo
Thanks, CoCo! Knowing how to make your favorite Greek food at home is such a game changer. ENJOY!
I tasted my first gyros in Greece!
Now thanks to you, I can make my own.
And with extra Tzatziki Sauce!
Woohoo! You will LOVE them, Veronica… it will be such a delicious reminder of your time in Greece!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I love gyros so much. The sauce is what really makes it special!
You’re very welcome, Kathrine! And I agree… the right Tzatziki sauce makes ALL the difference!
Looks like a wonderful recipe-of course we love Greek food and we love a good tzatziki sauce. Great recipe thanks.
Thank you so much, Judee! Nothing beats Greek food!
We loooooooove Greek food, it’s so fresh and healthy – definitely going to give these Gyros a go, Heidi, thank you – also for the recipe for Green Fries, they look amazing!
You’re very welcome, Lisa! Greek Fries really are ridiculously delicious! 🙂
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Bonne journée
Aww… merci beaucoup Delphine 🙂 Bonne journée
I love Greek food, especially the gyros! Thank you for sharing this easy recipe, I can’t wait to make this!
You’re very welcome!! Nothing beats homemade gyros! 🙂
Fabulous! I could put tzatziki on just about anything, but your chicken looks great!
Aww… thanks, Mimi! Tzatziki really does make everything better!! 🙂