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🥙 Chicken Gyros Recipe (Easy Homemade Greek Gyros)

Make delicious and juicy Chicken Gyros at home with tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki. A quick, healthy, and flavorful Greek street-food recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Chicken Gyros Recipe

  • Easy Greek-style marinade
  • Soft pita + juicy chicken
  • Healthy and perfect for meal prep
  • Ready in 30 minutes

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Gyros

  • 4–6 pita breads
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Thinly sliced red onions
  • Lettuce (optional)

For Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber (grated & squeezed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper

🍳 How to Make Chicken Gyros

1. Marinate the Chicken

Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken well and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight gives best flavor).

2. Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a pan or grill pan.
  • Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and juicy.
  • Slice into strips.

3. Make Tzatziki

Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

4. Warm the Pita

Heat pitas on a pan for 20–30 seconds per side.

5. Assemble the Gyros

Add chicken strips, veggies, and tzatziki inside the warm pita.
Wrap and serve immediately.

⭐ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with Greek salad
  • Add fries inside the gyro for authentic Greek style
  • Add feta cheese for extra richness

❓ FAQs 

1. What is Chicken Gyros made of?

Chicken gyros are made with marinated grilled chicken, fresh veggies, pita, and tzatziki sauce.

2. Can I bake the chicken?

Yes, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes.

3. Can I use store-bought pita?

Yes, but heating it makes the wrap softer and easier to roll.

4. Can gyros be made ahead?

Yes, marinate and cook the chicken ahead, then assemble before eating.

🔗 Similar Recipes You May Like

  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Tzatziki Sauce
  • Greek Salad
  • Garlic Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Tikka Wrap

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