Description
A classic Greek Chicken Gyros recipe featuring tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or mint)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros:
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill or mint. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated chicken slices and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips if needed.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pita bread rounds in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven until soft and pliable. Lay each pita flat and layer on the cooked chicken, then top with chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Add Tzatziki Sauce: Drizzle the prepared tzatziki sauce over the fillings or spoon it generously on top to add creamy tanginess to each gyro.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold or roll the pita around the fillings to create a wrap. Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors and textures.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if time allows.
- Make sure to drain the grated cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki sauce.
- You can substitute fresh mint for dill in the tzatziki for a different flavor twist.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for added brightness.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free pita or flatbreads.
