Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe

🇬🇷 Take a Trip to Greece—Without Leaving Your Kitchen

Craving something fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying? These Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros are your answer. Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, served in warm pita bread and topped with crisp veggies and cool tzatziki. It’s basically sunshine in a wrap—and it’s ready in just 25 minutes.

This is the kind of dinner that feels fancy but is secretly super easy to throw together. Great for feeding a hungry family or impressing your friends on gyro night!

💙 Why You’ll Love These Chicken Gyros

✔️ Bold Mediterranean flavors
✔️ Quick & easy to make
✔️ Healthy, fresh, and satisfying
✔️ Perfect for meal prep or make-your-own wraps

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best!)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Gyros:

• Pita bread, warmed

• 1 cup lettuce, shredded

• 1 cup tomatoes, diced

• ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

Marinating: at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs and toss until well coated.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.

2. Cook the Chicken

Preheat your grill, skillet, or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.

3. Assemble the Gyros

Warm the pita bread slightly to make it pliable.
Layer with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
Top with sliced chicken and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.

4. Wrap & Serve

Fold the pita over the filling and enjoy immediately!

🧄 Homemade Tzatziki (Optional but Delicious)

Want to make your own? Combine the following:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Salt to taste

Stir and chill before serving!

🧮 Nutrition Information (Per Gyro)

• Calories: 350 kcal

• Fat: 20g

• Protein: 25g

• Carbohydrates: 20g

Servings: 4 gyros

🍽️ Tips & Variations

✨ Final Thoughts

These Greek Chicken Gyros are the perfect mix of tangy, savory, creamy, and fresh. They’re quick enough for a weeknight dinner but flavorful enough to make any night feel special. Serve with lemon potatoes, a Greek salad, or just lots of napkins—they’re messy in the best way.

📌 Save this for your next Mediterranean night at home!
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