Jul 13 2026

Chicken Gyro Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

All white meat chicken with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki served on a fresh pita

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Tzatziki Sauce

Gyro Assembly

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips and add to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill or cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.

  2. 4

    Rest the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into smaller pieces.

Tzatziki Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tzatziki

    In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.

  2. 6

    Chill the Sauce

    Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Gyro Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Gyros

    Warm the pita bread slightly. On each pita, layer sliced chicken, red onion, and diced tomatoes.

  2. 8

    Add Tzatziki

    Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the chicken and vegetables.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Fold the pita over the filling, wrap in parchment or foil if desired, and serve immediately.

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