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 Beef Gyros, Pupusas, Korean Ground Beef bowls, or Chow Mein.

A plate with two chicken gyros in pitas, with tzatziki, onion, cucumber and tomato.

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).

The ingredients for tzatziki sauce in a bowl, about to be mixed with a spoon.

  • 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.

Two process photos of chicken marinating in a bowl, then grilled and resting on a plate.

  • Toast or warm your pitas/flatbread. Layer pita with chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and sauce.

Overhead view of two chicken gyros on a plate.

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.

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Recipe

Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 30 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade:

Tzatziki Sauce:

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

*I like to use chicken breast filets, or if you're chicken breasts are really thick you can slice the breast in half, lengthwise (called "butterfly") to make two thinner pieces. 
Make ahead instructions: The marinade for the chicken and tzatziki sauce can be made 2-3 days in advance. 
Freezing Instructions: 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 41gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2.4mg

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I originally shared this recipe August 2017. Updated May 2020 with process photos and more detailed instructions.

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  1. 4 stars
    I was most pleasantly surprised how quick and easy this was! I marinated & prepped before work, hub got home before me and grilled the chicken, and in 15 minutes from the time I got home and put everything together, we were eating dinner!

  2. 5 stars
    My whole family loves this recipe! Even my kids! I use it all the time when we are feeling Gyros. To save on time, I just buy my own Tzatziki sauce from the store but, the marinade for the gyros is fantastic!

    1. Hi! I just had a quick question. If I am not able to grill the chicken, is there another way I can cook it? I’m a college student and where I live I don’t have access to a grill, haha. Thank you in advance!

  3. 5 stars
    We had these for dinner last night and they were delicious. Our granddaughter was over hanging out with us for the day, and she loved them and asked me to give her mom the recipe. Thank you for sharing

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