Description
Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki are fresh, flavorful wraps made with marinated grilled chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, crisp salad, and warm pita. It’s an easy, make-ahead dinner that brings the bright, bold tastes of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
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2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp white wine vinegar
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
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1.5 tbsp dried oregano
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1 tsp salt
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Black pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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2 cucumbers, grated and drained (yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
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1 1/4 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 tsp salt
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Black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
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3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
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3 cucumbers, diced
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1/2 red Spanish onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
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4 to 6 pita or flatbreads
Instructions
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In a zip-top bag, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken, seal, and marinate for 2–12 hours.
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Make the tzatziki: Grate and drain cucumbers. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
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Combine salad ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
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Grill or pan-cook the marinated chicken for 2–3 minutes per side, until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
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Warm pitas. Assemble each with sliced chicken, salad, and tzatziki. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken breasts can be used but tend to be drier.
Drain cucumbers well to avoid watery tzatziki.
Pitas are easier to fold and more flavorful when warmed.
Marinating overnight delivers the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean