Description
These Greek Chicken Gyros are packed with tender, marinated chicken, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, and served in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and feta. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s both fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
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1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ cucumber, grated and drained
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or mint)
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gyros:
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4 pita bread rounds
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½ cup chopped tomatoes
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½ cup sliced red onions
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½ cup chopped cucumber
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken marinade:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced chicken and toss until it’s well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate. -
Make the tzatziki sauce:
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (make sure it’s well-drained to avoid excess water), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill (or mint), and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and set aside. -
Cook the chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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Assemble the gyros:
Warm the pita bread rounds in a dry skillet or microwave. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita. Add the cooked chicken, then top with chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
Notes
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You can also grill the chicken for extra flavor.
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If you don’t have pita, you can use flatbreads or wraps as a substitute.
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Feel free to add or remove veggies based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Stovetop / Grilling (optional for chicken)
Keywords: Greek chicken, gyros, tzatziki, Mediterranean, pita, healthy wraps, chicken gyros