Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade and Tzatziki Recipe
These Greek Chicken Gyros feature tender chicken breast marinated in a zesty lemon-herb blend, grilled to perfection, and served in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. This delicious and easy-to-make recipe brings authentic Mediterranean flavors to your table, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembling the Gyros
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into strips and submerge them in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb all the vibrant flavors. For best results, marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill or skillet: Heat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for cooking the chicken evenly and developing a nice sear.
- Cook the chicken: Place the marinated chicken strips on the grill or skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink inside. Make sure to turn the strips to get an even cook and slight charring.
- Warm the pita bread: While the chicken cooks, warm the pita breads on the grill or in a dry pan for about 1 minute on each side until soft and pliable, perfect for wrapping.
- Assemble the gyros: Lay a warm pita bread flat and layer with cooked chicken strips, a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Serve and enjoy: Fold the pita around the fillings and serve immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy your fresh, homemade Greek chicken gyros!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight instead of 30 minutes.
- Serve with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
- Feel free to add other toppings like crumbled feta cheese or kalamata olives to customize your gyros.
