Name: Chicken Gyro Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast*; 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup English cucumbers, sliced and quartered; 1/4 cup red onion, diced or thinly sliced; butter lettuce; 4 pieces pita bread (naan works well too); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup English cucumber, peeled and diced; 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 2 teaspoon fresh mint leaves

Published on 01/06/23

by Erin

These homemade greek Chicken Gyros are the perfect combination of Greek-marinated chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, butter lettuce, on fluffy pita bread, and smothered in homemade tzatziki sauce! A wonderful recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep and enjoy for lunch all week!

Easy Greek Chicken Gyros

Here at The Wooden Skillet we love nothing more than a good Greek-inspired meal like our Greek Chicken Meatballs and our Gyro Bowls. They are blog favorites for a reason! And these quick chicken gyros do not disappoint. This is the best chicken gyro recipe we have ever tasted! And we know that you are going to love them too. Add any of your favorite toppings and serve them up for an easy weeknight dinner, even the kids can’t get enough of them.

Our Easy Weeknight Greek Chicken Bake is another great easy dinner option!

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One reason these are SO amazing (and easy) is the – it is packed with the perfect Greek flavors and makes this recipe a breeze in the kitchen. We use it to marinate the chicken AND as a little dressing for the cucumber salad. Made with high-quality ingredients, this dressing is a staple in our house!

What You Will Need

chicken gyro:
- boneless skinless chicken breast – this is what we used, but you could also use skinless chicken thighs or pre-cut chicken tenders if they have them at your local grocery stores.
- Greek vinaigrette – we absolutely love ! Or if you have the time you could make our homemade version.
- cherry tomatoes, english cucumbers, red onions, & butter lettuce – fresh vegetables that we used to top this delicious gyro!
- pita bread – find the option that works for you – white, whole wheat, or you could use naan bread too!
- other topping options – these would also be great with kalamata olives or feta cheese.
homemade tzatziki sauce:
- plain Greek yogurt – the traditional base ingredient of this tasty sauce, feel free to use a dairy-free yogurt if needed.
- english cucumber – these bring a great fresh flavor and texture to the sauce.
- lemon juice – a little bit of acidity to help lighten and brighten the flavors!
- garlic – everything is better with garlic and it is a must for this.
- ground black pepper, dried dill, & fresh mint leaves – traditional flavors that go with any Greek-inspired recipe.

How To Make Chicken Gyros

To begin this simple gyro recipe, you will prep your chicken. If you are using boneless, skinless chicken breasts you can cut them into strips, otherwise feel free to buy chicken already cut into tenders.

Raw chicken cut into tenders and placed in a glass bowl.

Place the chicken tenders in a medium bowl and pour the Greek marinade on top. Toss to coat, cover with a piece of plastic wrap, and let them sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Chicken tenders in a glass bowl with the greek marinade on top.

While the chicken marinates, you have time to make your creamy tzatziki sauce! To begin this process you need to squeeze the excess water out of the cucumber and then place all of the sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Two images showing the homemade tzatziki sauce before being blended and after.

Next, grab your favorite cutting board and kitchen knife to prep all of your fresh ingredients.

Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion on a white plate.

After the chicken is done marinating, it’s time to bring a large cast iron skillet to medium heat and add a little olive oil. Once it is a hot skillet, you can add the chicken tenders to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (or until their internal temp is 165 degrees F – use a meat thermometer). This step might need to be done in batches.

Marinated chicken tenders cooking in a large cast iron skillet.

Now it’s time to assemble! On top of the warm pita bread you can pile on the lettuce, tender chicken, fresh veggie toppings, and a large dollop of fresh tzatziki sauce.

Pro tip: use parchment paper to wrap up your gyros to help hold them together!

A pita bread with lettuce, chicken, veggies, and sauce on top.

And enjoy!!

Chicken gyros on a white plate next to a bottle of Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette.

Can I Make Chicken Gyros Ahead Of Time

Absolutely!! Our recommendation would be to prep the vegetables & yogurt sauce, cook the chicken ahead of time, and then store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. Then when you are ready to serve them you can reheat the chicken and assemble them in minutes! You can store them with everything already assembled, but we have found that they can get a bit soggy.

Three chicken gryos all wrapped up and placed on a plate.

What To Serve With Chicken Gyros

There are so many great options to serve along with these easy chicken gyros to make it a complete meal. We love enjoying them with a Greek cucumber salad, a whipped feta dip with a variety of items for dipping, or a Greek orzo salad! Some hummus and pita chips or veggies would also be amazing!

Close-up shot of a chicken gyro on a plate.

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