Greek Chicken Gyros
Greek chicken gyros are a fresh, flavorful meal made with yogurt-marinated chicken, warm pita, and classic toppings like tzatziki, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 pita or flatbreads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups romaine, thinly sliced
- 1 english cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Fold the gyros and serve immediately.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan to prevent sticking. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
- Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through and lightly browned. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, warm the pita or flatbreads until soft and pliable. Spread tzatziki sauce over each pita, then layer with romaine, cucumber, red onion, olives, and sliced chicken. Finish with feta cheese, fold, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Marinate for tenderness: Even a short 30-minute yogurt marinade helps tenderize the chicken, but a few hours will deepen the flavor.
- Shake off excess marinade: Letting extra marinade drip off before cooking helps the chicken brown instead of steaming.
- Don’t skip resting: Resting the chicken for a few minutes before slicing keeps it juicy.
- Slice against the grain: Cutting the chicken across the grain makes each bite more tender.
- Serving Suggestions: These Greek chicken gyros taste best with sides like our Toasted Pine Nut Hummus or Cucumber Onion Salad.
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