🥙 Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Soft pita + juicy marinated chicken + fresh veggies + creamy tzatziki = PERFECT GYRO!
⭐ Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
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500g boneless chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp Greek yogurt
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
For the Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ cucumber (grated, water squeezed out)
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp fresh dill OR ½ tsp dried dill
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Salt to taste
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Drizzle of olive oil
For Assembly
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4–6 pita or naan bread
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Sliced tomatoes
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Sliced cucumbers
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Sliced onions
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Lettuce
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Feta cheese (optional)
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
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Mix olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, and all spices.
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Add sliced chicken and coat well.
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Marinate at least 30 minutes (2–4 hours best).
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
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Heat a pan or grill.
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Cook chicken 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
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Slice into strips.
Step 3: Make the Tzatziki
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Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon, dill, and salt.
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Add a drizzle of olive oil.
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Chill 10 minutes.
Step 4: Assemble Gyros
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Warm pita bread.
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Add chicken strips.
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Add tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and lettuce.
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Spoon generous tzatziki sauce.
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Add feta if needed.
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Roll and enjoy!
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
Yes! Thighs make it even juicier and more flavorful.
Q2: Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the chicken and tzatziki 1 day before.
Q3: Can I air fry the chicken?
Yes!
Air fryer: 180°C for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.
Q4: What can I use instead of pita?
Naan, tortilla wraps, or homemade flatbread all work great.
Q5: How to make it more Mediterranean style?
Add olives, feta cheese, pickled onions, and drizzle of olive oil.
Q6: Is Greek yogurt necessary?
Regular hung yogurt works too! Just strain it so it stays thick.