From the warm pitas, to the marinated chicken and simple tzatziki sauce, these easy Chicken Gyros are everyones favorite! The perfect fresh and healthy meal for any time of year.
If you love international inspired foods that are kid-friendly, try my Pupusas, Korean Ground Beef bowls, or Chow Mein.
If you’re looking to “mix things up” and make something delicious that people of all ages will enjoy, these chicken gyros are IT! I know your family will LOVE them!
How to make Chicken Gyros:
- Make the tzatziki yogurt sauce by combining all ingredients. Taste it and add more seasoning (lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper or cumin) to your liking. Set aside or refrigerate until later (can be made ahead).
- Combine all marinade ingredients together and pour over chicken. Marinate for at least 1-4 hours.
- Heat grill to medium. Remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess sauce drip off.
- Grill chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest before chopping into bite-size pieces.
- Toast or warm your pitas/flatbread. Layer pita with chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and sauce.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make ahead: The marinade for the chicken and tzatziki sauce can be made 2-3 days in advance. For quick prep, chop the veggies hours before serving.
To Freeze: The raw chicken can be frozen in the marinade for up to 3 months (preferred method). Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cook chicken according to instructions. The cooked chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then rewarm.
If you like these, consider trying these:
- Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Wrap
- Crispy BBQ Chicken Wrap
- Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap
- Crispy Southwest Wrap
- Chicken Cashew Crunch Wrap
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
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Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts *
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon ground tumeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , or more, to taste
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 small piece of english cucumber , peeled and finely diced
For serving:
- 6 pita or flatbreads
- 1 romaine or Iceberg lettuce , chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1/2 of a red onion , thinly sliced
- 1/2 of an English cucumber , thinly sliced
Instructions
For the marinade:
- Add chicken to a large bowl or ziplock bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken. Stir well to coat and marinate for 1-4 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce by combining all ingredients. Taste it and add more seasoning (lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper or cumin)if needed. Refrigerate.
- Heat grill to medium and oil the grates (or if cooking on the stove, add a little oil). Remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess sauce drip off.
- Grill chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest before chopping into bite-size pieces.
- Toast or warm your pitas. Layer with chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Have you tried this recipe?!
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I originally shared this recipe August 2017. Updated May 2020 with process photos and more detailed instructions.
Chris says
Made these for dinner tonight and they did not disappoint. I particularly loved the yogurt sauce. Will make again for sure!
Georgette says
Thank you, Lauren! I made these and your spring rolls this week for my family and we really enjoyed them. My daughter told me, “Your dinners this week nailed it!” It doesn’t get any better than that.
Lauren Allen says
What a nice compliment, thank you! So happy your family enjoyed the gyros and the spring rolls!
Terri says
Wow! Delicious and easy to make. My family loves this recipe! Thank you for sharing!
JC says
The flavor of the chicken is spot on with the Gyro taste.
Emily says
Delicious! My entire family enjoyed the meal especially the chicken, even my 11 and 9 year old children loved it. We liked it so much we it a second time this week. Thanks for sharing Lauren!
KAREN MANASCO says
Hello Lauren,
I’ve tried various recipes and spice combinations for the marinade, though yours is one we like the best. We don’t have to change a thing about it.
I’ve been known to double the recipe, and use an entire tray of chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces. They are perfectly seasoned, and perfect for burritos, nachos, gyros, and so much more. I’ve even added cooked bites to soup!
Thank you!