Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

• 1½ lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated & squeezed dry

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt to taste

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped

For Serving

• Pita bread or flatbreads

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced red onion

• Lettuce

• Optional: feta cheese

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken
   Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in marinade and rest 30 minutes–2 hours.

2. Cook chicken
   Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes, stirring, until golden and cooked through.

3. Make tzatziki
   Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and herbs. Chill until ready to use.

4. Warm bread
   Warm pita or flatbreads in a dry pan or oven.

5. Assemble gyros
   Fill pita with chicken, veggies, drizzle tzatziki, and sprinkle feta if using.

Taste & Texture

• Juicy, herby chicken

• Cool, creamy tzatziki

• Fresh, bright Mediterranean flavors

Tips & Variations

• 🐓 Use air fryer for chicken (380°F / 190°C, 10–12 min)

• 🥗 Make it a gyro bowl (no bread)

• 🌶️ Add chili flakes or hot sauce