Chicken Gyros with tangy Tzatziki sauce and soft, fluffy homemade Greek pita flatbreads. These gyros are insanely delicious and can be filled with your favorite veggies and salad.
Homemade Chicken Gyros Recipe
Isn’t Greek food amazing? I’ve never been a huge fan until this past year. I live in the Midwest and have temporarily moved to the East coast and there is SO much more Mediterranean food here than where I’m from.
We had some delicious gyros last week at a restaurant, so it inspired me to create some at home. Yes, these pita gyros have a lot of steps and they can seem to have a lengthy prep, but if you do it all from scratch you’ll be glad you did.
Although, if you are looking to make it a little bit healthier you could simply omit the pita altogether and just make it into a salad (which is what I did the second day). Another option would be to serve it over lemon mint rice instead of pita.
Don’t get me wrong, the homemade pita is delicious, especially right when it comes off the hot skillet, but let’s be honest — we don’t often have a lot of time to make the entire meal from scratch.
A non-negotiable part of this recipe is the homemade tzatziki sauce. I make my own tzatziki sauce with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, and dill. It’s so easy and takes only 5 minutes to make!
These homemade gyros are loaded with fresh and exciting flavors. Bland doesn’t exist in this wrap, which is one of my favorite things about it. This Greek wrap has the works, and it will leave you craving them time and time again.
Want to see how easy this gyros recipe is? Watch the video!
Chicken Gyros Ingredients For the Greek chicken itself, you’ll need:
Chicken Lemon Greek Yogurt Red Wine Vinegar Red Onion Garlic Thyme Oregano Coriander
For the homemade tzatziki, you’ll need:
Cucumber Salt Greek yogurt Garlic Lemon juice Extra virgin olive oil Red wine vinegar Fresh parsley and dill Black pepper
And to assemble the chicken gyros, you’ll need:
Pita bread (I’ve shared my homemade pita bread recipe below, but store-bought is fine!) Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, olives, feta, and so on for serving (all optional and to taste)
Chicken Gyros Ingredients
For the Greek chicken itself, you’ll need:
- Chicken
- Lemon
- Greek Yogurt
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Red Onion
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Coriander
For the homemade tzatziki, you’ll need:
- Cucumber
- Salt
- Greek yogurt
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Fresh parsley and dill
- Black pepper
And to assemble the chicken gyros, you’ll need:
- Pita bread (I’ve shared my homemade pita bread recipe below, but store-bought is fine!)
- Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, olives, feta, and so on for serving (all optional and to taste)
How to Make Gyros
- Whisk together Greek chicken marinade and pour into baggie. Place chicken in bag and let marinate 2 to 4 hours.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through. Cut into strips.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the tzatziki sauce. First toss the cucumbers with salt to help them release some juice, then add them to the food processor along with the other ingredients.
- Pulse tzatziki sauce until smooth.
- Assemble chicken gyro wraps with desired toppings and enjoy!
Can I Let the Chicken Marinate Overnight?
No, if you leave the chicken in the marinade for too long the acids in the vinegar and lemon juice will start breaking down the chicken. You’ll be left with tough chicken after it’s been cooked.
Can I Make Chicken Gyros with Chicken Thighs?
Yes, you can make these Greek gyros with chicken thighs instead of breasts. Just keep in mind that you may have to adjust the grill time for the chicken.
Tips for the Best Gyros
- Use a really thick Greek yogurt for the best tzatziki consistency (I like Fage).
- I like homemade pita fresh, but you can also freeze them for later.
- You can easily prep the individual components of these pita gyros and store them separately so you can make gyros all week long!
More Greek Recipes You’ll Love:
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Greek Potato Salad
- Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken
- Greek Orzo Salad
- Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
- Grilled Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls
- Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
4.89 from 27 votes Review Recipe
Greek Chicken Gyros
The ultimate chicken gryo recipe! These are packed with flavor and all made from scratch. Dinner doesn’t get better than this!
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Servings: 6 people
Prep30 minutesCook10 minutesReady in: 3 hours
IngredientsGreek Chicken2 lbs boneless , skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus more for brushing1/4 cup lemon juice3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt1 Tbsp red wine vinegar1/3 cup chopped red onion2 cloves garlic1 1/2 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp corianderSalt and freshly ground black pepper , to tasteTzatziki 1 medium cucumber , peeled, seeded and chopped into chunks*1 tsp salt , plus more to taste1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used fat free) 1 clove garlic , finely minced1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp red wine vinegar1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or use 1 tsp dried) Freshly ground black pepperFor serving6 - 8 Greek Pita Flatbread , homemade or store-bought (recipe in separate recipe card below)Diced Roma tomatoes , peeled and diced cucumbers, chopped Romaine lettuce, diced red onions, feta cheese, cilantro and Kalamata olives (olives optional)
InstructionsTo make Greek chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, chopped red onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place chicken in a gallon ziploc bag, pour marinade over chicken, seal bag while pressing out excess air and transfer to refrigerator to marinate 2 - 4 hours. Remove chicken during the last 30 minutes of marinating to rest at room temperature before grilling (leave in marinade).Brush grill grates lightly with oil and preheat grill over moderately high heat. Once hot, add chicken and grill until cooked through (internal temperature should register 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer), rotating once halfway through cooking.Remove from grill transfer to plate and brush chicken lightly with olive oil then cover with foil and allow to rest 10 minutes. Dice into strips.To make tzatziki: Place diced cucumber in a mesh strainer or colander and sprinkle with salt, toss to evenly coat then allow to rest 30 minutes at room temperature.Rinse cucumbers and place over several layers of paper towels. Squeeze some of the liquid from cucumbers (almost as if wringing moisture from a cloth). Place cucumbers in food processor and pulse to chop to desired size.Add in Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, and dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.Pulse to blend (or if you want it chunky you can simply stir the other ingredients in using a bowl and spoon so the cucumbers are chopped up more). Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days.To assemble gyros:Layer chicken in a row along center of pita, top with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta, cilantro and tzatziki sauce. Wrap and serve.
Notes*I just peeled the cucumber, sliced in half lengthwise, then used a spoon to scoop the seeds out and diced into chunks.
Nutrition Facts Greek Chicken Gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 3g19%Cholesterol 95mg32%Sodium 378mg16%Potassium 666mg19%Carbohydrates 33g11%Fiber 1g4%Protein 39g78% Vitamin C 5.2mg6%Calcium 75mg8%Iron 1.9mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: GreekKeyword: chicken gyro, gyros Author: Jaclyn
4.89 from 27 votes
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Nutrition Facts Greek Chicken Gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 3g19%Cholesterol 95mg32%Sodium 378mg16%Potassium 666mg19%Carbohydrates 33g11%Fiber 1g4%Protein 39g78% Vitamin C 5.2mg6%Calcium 75mg8%Iron 1.9mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Greek Chicken Gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 378mg16%
Potassium 666mg19%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin C 5.2mg6%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 1.9mg11%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: GreekKeyword: chicken gyro, gyros
Author: Jaclyn
Greek Pita Flatbread
Soft and delicious Greek Pita Flatbreads made from scratch. These flatbreads are perfect for making Greek Gyros.
Prep25 minutesCook10 minutesReady in: 2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients2 tsp active dry yeast2 1/2 tsp granulated sugar2/3 cup warm water , 110 degrees1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp milk , heated to 110 degrees1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus more for bowl1 1/4 tsp salt3 cups bread flour (can add up to 1/4 cup more flour as needed)
InstructionsIn the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whisk together yeast, sugar and warm water until yeast has dissolved then let rest 5 minutes. Add in warm milk, olive oil, salt and 1 1/2 cups bread flour and fit mixer with whisk attachment and blend mixture until well combined. Switch attachment to hook attachment, add in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and knead mixture on low speed until blended, then increase to medium-low and allow to knead about 5 minutes longer until smooth an elastic (dough should not stick to sides of the bowl, so add more flour if necessary).Transfer dough to bowl lightly coated with oil, cover with a damp towel and allow to rest in a warm place until double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.Press dough down and divide dough into 6 - 8 equal portions. Working with one piece at a time, roll dough out into a round (I made 6 large 8-inch pitas) on a lightly floured surface. Heat a large non-stick skillet slightly over medium heat. Once hot, add flatbread and cook until bubbles begin to appear on surface and bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook opposite side until golden brown. Transfer to a large plate, cover with foil leaving a small opening for excess moisture to escape.Repeat process with remaining flatbread. Store in an airtight container (best served day prepared. I’d rewarm mine wrapped in damp paper towels in the microwave).
Nutrition Facts Greek Pita Flatbread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 2mg1%Sodium 496mg22%Potassium 102mg3%Carbohydrates 48g16%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 8g16% Vitamin A 35IU1%Calcium 32mg3%Iron 0.6mg3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: breadsCuisine: GreekKeyword: greek flatbread Author: Jaclyn
Nutrition Facts Greek Pita Flatbread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 2mg1%Sodium 496mg22%Potassium 102mg3%Carbohydrates 48g16%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 8g16% Vitamin A 35IU1%Calcium 32mg3%Iron 0.6mg3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Greek Pita Flatbread
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 45
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 496mg22%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
Course: breadsCuisine: GreekKeyword: greek flatbread
