Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe
Greek chicken gyros with tzatziki are the perfect weeknight meal! They come together with a handful of pantry staples in under an hour. This is a super flavorful dinner recipe that makes great leftovers and meal prep!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
Greek Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried mediterranean oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 baby cucumbers, grated on a box grater
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
Remaining Ingredients
- 6 pitas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup pickled onions
- 2 baby cucumbers, diced
- 1 beefsteak tomato, diced
- 2 oz feta, crumbled
Instructions
Greek Chicken
- Whisk together the ingredients for the chicken marinade until smooth. Add the chicken and toss really well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Pre-heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If you're using an outdoor grill, make sure to clean and lightly oil the grates. If you're using a grill pan, drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the pan.
- Grill the chicken for 5 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked all the way through to 165 F.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Stir together all the ingredients until smooth. Season to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
Gyros
- Assemble the gyros! Divide the chicken between the warm pitas and top with shredded lettuce, pickled onion, diced tomato and cucumber, feta, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
To store: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. All you have to do is just pop the chicken in the microwave to warm it through. You can store the tzatziki sauce for up to 5 days also.
To freeze: Cool the chicken to room temperature and store in a freezer-safe bag. Try to press as much air out as possible--this helps prevent freezer burn. Make sure to label the chicken and you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Defrost the chicken in the fridge until it's completely thawed and then you can microwave it until it's warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1138mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg
