🥙 Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
🧾 Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs (thinly sliced or pounded)
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & black pepper
For the tzatziki:
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or mint)
- Salt to taste
For assembling:
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- Sliced tomatoes
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Lettuce or cabbage (optional)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.
Add chicken and coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight = best flavor).
2. Make Tzatziki
Combine yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
Chill in the fridge while cooking the chicken.
3. Grill the Chicken
Cook on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
Rest, then slice into strips.
4. Warm the Pita
Heat briefly on a pan or directly over flame for softness.
🧱 Assemble the Gyros
- Spread tzatziki on pita
- Add chicken slices
- Top with tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and feta
- Fold and serve
🌿 Serving Ideas
- Pair with fries or roasted potatoes
- Serve with a side salad or hummus
💡 Tips
- Squeeze cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this without a grill?
Yes, a pan or oven works perfectly.
Q: Is it healthy?
Yes—high protein, balanced, and customizable.
Q: Can I meal prep it?
Absolutely—store chicken and tzatziki separately for up to 3 days.
