Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe (The BEST!)

Recreate your favorite restaurant style Greek gyros at home with this easy Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe! This is THE recipe you’ve been looking for… so simple and oh SO delicious. Opa!

Then… add a side of outrageously delicious Greek Fries to complete your meal!

Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe

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 chicken 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!

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 Breasts – 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.

How to Make a Chicken Gyro Marinade

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 breasts 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 breast, 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 a Chicken Gyro

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.

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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 Gyro Recipe 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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Now that wasn’t so hard now, was it?

I know you’ll love this delicious Greek dinner just as much as my family does!

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