Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Gyro Wrap Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Chicken Gyro Wrap Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken

Method

Marinated Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare marinade

    In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, minced 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken

    Trim excess fat from 1 lb chicken thighs and pat dry. Add chicken to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–4 hours. If short on time, 30 minutes will still impart flavor.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook chicken 4–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and exterior is golden and slightly charred. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 1/4-inch strips.

Tzatziki Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare cucumber

    Grate 1/2 cup cucumber (about half a small cucumber) on a box grater, then place in a fine mesh sieve or clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to avoid a watery sauce.

  2. 5

    Mix sauce

    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, the drained grated cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust salt, dill, or lemon as needed. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.

Wrap Assembly & Toppings

  1. 6

    Warm breads

    Warm 4 large pitas or flatbreads briefly: heat in a dry skillet over medium for 30–45 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–8 minutes. This makes them pliable for folding.

  2. 7

    Assemble wraps

    Lay each warm pita flat. Spread about 1–2 tablespoons tzatziki down the center of each pita. Divide the sliced chicken evenly among the pitas (about 4 oz chicken per wrap). Top with shredded romaine (about 1/2 cup per wrap), 2–3 slices of tomato, some thinly sliced red onion, and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon crumbled feta per wrap.

  3. 8

    Finish and serve

    Fold or roll each pita into a wrap; optionally fold the bottom up to prevent filling from falling out, or wrap in parchment for easier handling. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the chicken.

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