Description
A flavorful and authentic Greek Chicken Gyro recipe featuring marinated grilled chicken served in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs or breasts to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Seal the bowl or bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and ready to cook. This will ensure a nice sear and char on the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken onto the grill or skillet. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is nicely charred on the outside.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes to retain its juices. Then, slice the chicken into strips for serving.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita breads briefly to make them pliable. Layer each pita with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced chicken strips.
- Add Tzatziki and Serve: Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the fillings in each pita, wrap them up, and serve immediately for a delicious, authentic Greek gyro experience.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide more flavor and moisture, while breasts offer a leaner option.
- For a low-carb alternative, serve the gyro fillings over a salad or in lettuce wraps instead of pita bread.
- Using either homemade or store-bought tzatziki sauce works well depending on your preference and time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
