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 chicken gyro recipe you’ve been looking for! So simple, so delicious, and loaded with cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Opa!
You know those savory chicken gyros you love ordering out at your favorite Greek restaurant? They’re actually SO easy to make at home, too!
Seriously, 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 best gyros.
First… you need the perfect chicken marinade with Greek yogurt. Check!
Then… you need the perfect tangy Tzatziki sauce. Check!
Once you have those two elements down, all that’s left to do is build your Greek chicken gyros on warm, soft pita bread, and load them up with your favorite toppings.
It really is that easy!
So this week go ahead and give your Chicken Dinner Recipes a delicious kick in the pants. With just a wee bit of effort, you’ll be indulging in your favorite Greek flavors… and create smiles all around the dinner table!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
Ingredients
When it comes to building the ultimate flavor packed homemade chicken gyros, all the goodness starts with a really good Greek yogurt chicken marinade.
To make your chicken marinade with Greek yogurt, just round up these ingredients…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken – You’ll want to buy thin sliced chicken or simple pound them out to flatten them for easy grilling. Just like you’ll do with my Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade, Ranch Marinated Chicken, and Italian Chicken Marinade.
- 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 for best flavor.
- Black Pepper – Since this is a marinade, ground or fresh cracked will both work.
Then, to build your authentic gyros you’ll also need…
- Pita Bread – I recommend a higher quality pita bread to ensure the best gyros!
- Tzatziki Sauce – Store bought… or use my fabulous easy-to-make Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe!
- Optional Toppings – Lettuce, Onions, Tomato, Cucumber, etc.
Like with all of my Easy Dinner Recipes for grilled chicken, you’ll also need a gallon sized freezer bag to prepare your Greek yogurt chicken marinade.
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You are going to love how simple it is to whip up this chicken gyro recipe using my chicken marinade with Greek yogurt!
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! (see recipe card below for instructions)
2. Then, in a small mixing bowl, combine your Greek yogurt chicken marinade ingredients and whisk until well combined.
3. 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.
4. To prepare your chicken, remove it from the bag and toss the marinade. Then grill your chicken as instructed.
5. Once your chicken is done, slice it into strips.
6. Before building your grilled chicken gyros, warm the pita bread on a skillet on the stove.
7. Then build your chicken gyros wrap! Start with your warm pita, cold Tzatziki Sauce, and sliced Grilled Chicken. Then top with your favorite toppings, like: Lettuce, Onions, Tomato, Cucumber, etc. The choice is yours!
Now sit back, relax, and ENJOY every delicious bite of your fabulous Greek chicken gyros!
Scroll down for the printable chicken gyro recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Meal Prep Tip
Not ready to prepare your grilled chicken gyros yet? No problem.
Like with most of my Chicken Marinade Recipes, you can either grill up your chicken after marinating for 4-8 hours, or enjoy some easy Freezer Friendly Meal Prep when you save it in the freezer for later.
What to Serve with Greek Chicken Gyros
Transform your Greek chicken gyros into the ultimate Greek dinner feast when you serve up your grilled chicken gyros alongside these Greek Fries that comes straight from my favorite Greek restaurant.
Then, finish off your dinner with a green salad topped with my delicious homemade Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this super easy Greek chicken gyros recipe…
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
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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, store bought, or make my Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
- 4 Pitas
Instructions
- Gather your Greek chicken gyros ingredients.
- 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.
- 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. Then add chicken slices drizzled with 1/4 cup of Tzatziki sauce per gyro, before adding your favorite toppings.
- Delicious optional toppings include: Chopped Lettuce, Diced Red Onions, Diced Tomato, Sliced Cucumber, etc! ENJOY!
Notes
- How To Flatten Chicken Breast: 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.
- Meal Prep Tip: 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! Prior to grilling, just pull out of the freezer, and defrost in the fridge. This will allow all of the yummy flavors to soak into the chicken.
- FAQ’s: 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!! 🙂