Easy Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe (with Tzatziki)

This easy Greek chicken gyro recipe with tzatziki is simple to make and is even more delicious than takeout! The chicken is soaked in a flavorful Greek marinade, the homemade Tzatziki sauce is perfectly seasoned, and it is all served together in warm pita bread for the perfect homemade Greek sandwich.

Gyros are one of the most popular Greek takeout foods, and with good reason! Greek food is known for its distinct flavors and delicious marinades and seasonings, and this Greek chicken gyro does not fall short in any of these areas! The chicken is perfectly marinated and is topped with the refreshing, zesty homemade tzatziki sauce for a homemade Greek sandwich that will put any takeout sandwich to shame! You will love how tender and juicy the chicken is, and your family will love that they can top these with any of their favorite sandwich toppings.

These Greek chicken gyros are easy to make, and it’s actually pretty fun to make them! You will start by marinating your chicken. You’ll want to start this a few hours before you are ready to cook the chicken so that the flavors from the marinade can really soak in. For the marinade, you will want to combine your chicken breasts in a sealed bag with olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, minced turmeric, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cinnamon. Shake it up to make sure that your chicken is submerged, then leave it in the fridge for a few hours. While your chicken is marinating, you can also go ahead and make your homemade Tzatziki sauce for your chicken gyro recipe. This dip is served best when it is chilled, so you’ll want to make this as soon as you start marinating your chicken. All that you have to do to make this Greek dip is combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, salt and pepper, and diced cucumber together, put it in a covered bowl, and refrigerate it. 

Once your chicken has marinated, you can either cook it in a skillet or on the grill. No need to add any other seasonings! Once it is ready, cut it into strips, stick it into your pita bread, and top it with your tzatziki sauce. Your homemade chicken gyros are ready to serve! You can top these with any of your favorite sandwich toppings, like shredded lettuce and diced tomato. Yum!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Gyro Recipe

• These homemade Greek chicken gyros taste just as good as takeout, and you don’t even have to leave the house!
• Most of the work is done in advance. Once the chicken has marinated, it’s ready to cook.
• Homemade chicken gyros are packed with flavor and the chicken is tender and juicy.
• This easy chicken gyro recipe is perfect for a family dinner on a busy weeknight, or even to have outside for dinner after a fun day in the sun!

Ingredients For Your Greek Chicken Gyros

Chicken Marinade

• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. tumeric
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 14 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. dried dill
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup English cucumber, peeled and diced

To Serve

• 6 pita breads
• chopped iceberg lettuce
• cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• red onion, thinly sliced
• diced English cucumbers.

How to Make This Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe

Step 1: Add chicken to a large bowl or ziplock bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Stir well to coat and marinate for 1-4 hours.

Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, combine Tzatziki ingredients and stir to combine well. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 3: Once chicken has had a chance to marinate, preheat skillet or grill to medium-high and cook chicken until no longer pink and cooked through. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into bite size pieces.

Step 4: Assemble Gyros by adding Tzatziki sauce, cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumbers to individual pita breads. Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with Your Homemade Chicken Gyros

Homemade chicken gyros are delicious served on their own, or with chips or fries. I also like to pair mine with roasted potatoes. For something fresh, serve these homemade chicken gyros with this Easy Summer Salad. The feta cheese in the salad pairs perfectly with the flavors in the gyros. 

Popular Substitutions & Additions

You can use chicken tenders for this chicken gyro recipe instead of chicken breasts if you’d like to avoid cutting them up at the end.

If you don’t like the texture of the cucumber in your tzatziki sauce, consider shredding it instead of dicing it. 

Storage & Leftovers

If you have any leftover chicken gyros, you will want to store the chicken separately from the tzatziki sauce. They should both be stored in sealed containers in the fridge. The tzatziki sauce will remain fresh for up to 5 days. The chicken will remain fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat leftover chicken, heat it in either the oven or the microwave until warm.

Chicken Gyro Recipe FAQs

Where do I find pita bread?

Pita bread can be found in most grocery stores. If you don’t see it on the bread aisle, check in the bakery.

Should I use regular pita bread or pita pockets for this chicken gyro recipe?

You can use either one! I personally like how easy it is to use pita pockets.

Can I use store bought tzatziki sauce for these chicken gyros?

Sure! I recommend the homemade sauce for these chicken gyros, but you can also use store bought.

Can I add feta cheese onto my homemade Greek chicken gyros?

Yes, feta cheese is delicious on these chicken gyros! You can add any of your favorite sandwich toppings.

Other Chicken Recipes You’ll Love

• Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
• Easy Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

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