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Chicken Gyros Recipe

My homemade Chicken Gyros recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Greek street food, featuring tender marinated chicken, cooked perfectly and served on warm pita bread. Topped with your favourite fresh veggies and a tangy tzatziki sauce, this is a flavour-packed meal that’s easy to make and customisable to suit your family’s tastes. The best part is that it comes together in less than 20 minutes! And if you want to plan ahead, you can marinate the chicken the day before for even more flavour. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, or just looking for a tasty meal on a busy weeknight, this chicken gyros recipe will quickly become your go-to!

Can you make Chicken Gyros ahead of time?

Yes, you can marinate the chicken for up until 24 hours before cooking.

Are Chicken Gyros suitable for leftovers?

Chicken Gyros leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable for freezing.

Chicken Gyros Recipe

Chicken Gyros

Author: Nicole
5 from 8 votes
“Made this for dinner today and the chicken was SOOOO juicy and so delicious. Decided to make the homemade tzatziki and it was 100% worth it.”
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For fans of classic Greek street food, now you can make your favourite treat at home with this easy Chicken Gyros recipe. The ultimate fakeaway, tender chicken is marinated in lemon, oregano and garlic, then stuffed into pita breads along with tzatziki, tomato, onion, olives and herbs. Even better, it all comes together in just 20 minutes.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 1 kg (2 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see note 1)
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
To serve
  • 4 pita breads, flatbreads (try my 2 Ingredient Flatbread), Lebanese bread or wraps
  • 4 tbsp Tzatziki
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tbsp sliced kalamata olives

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken and all the remaining marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands to coat the chicken evenly. Cook immediately or allow to marinate for up to 24 hours for a deeper flavour.
  • Heat a large pan over medium–high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes (or until golden and cooked through), turning once halfway. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) of water at the halfway mark if the pan gets too sticky. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken on pita bread or flatbread with tzatziki, tomato, red onion, parsley and kalamata olives.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Gyros
Amount per Serving
Calories
650
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
241
mg
80
%
Sodium
 
1305
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
951
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
56
g
112
%
Vitamin A
 
1050
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
 
146
mg
15
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes

Recipe notes

Note 1 – Prepare the chicken by trimming the fat and slightly flattening it. Use a mallet, rolling pin or empty wine bottle. Place a sheet of baking (parchment) paper over the chicken and pound the thicker side to create one even steak. This step isn’t essential but speeds up the cooking time and means the chicken cooks through more evenly.

MAKE AHEAD

Marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours before cooking.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable for freezing.
 
Recipe inspired by Hungry Happens. You can view the full recipe here.

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Course entrée, lunch, Main Course, street food
Cuisine Greek