Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 8 Gyros
Ingredients: 8 pita bread; Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight; 2 lbs. chicken breast tenders; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 teaspoons garlic; 2 teaspoons marjoram; 2 teaspoons rosemary; 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup tomatoes; 1 cup cucumbers; 1 cup red onion; 1 cup feta cheese; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings
8 Gyros
Calories
404 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

Chicken Gyros Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Farrah Baldwin

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Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce feature marinated chicken breast tenders grilled to tender juiciness, served in warm pita bread with fresh diced vegetables and creamy feta. The marinade includes Greek yogurt, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice for bright, herby flavor. Tzatziki sauce adds a cool, fresh cucumber and yogurt element. This dish offers a mix of textures from tender chicken, crisp veggies, crumbly feta, and soft pita, ideal for a flavorful handheld meal.

Description

Marinated chicken breast tenders soak in a blend of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs like marjoram, rosemary, and oregano, infusing them with a tangy, herb-forward flavor. After marinating for several hours, the chicken is grilled until nicely charred and cooked through. Warmed pita breads provide a soft base for assembling the gyros, which are then topped with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. A side of authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce, prepared ahead with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and lemon, offers a cool contrast to the savory chicken. This recipe results in a well-balanced, Mediterranean-inspired street food experience with robust flavors and a variety of textures.

The chicken and pita can be kept separately refrigerated for 3-5 days, with instructions for reheating each component to maintain quality. Vegetables should also be stored securely to retain crispness when preparing ahead or serving leftovers.

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Ingredients

Servings

Gyro Wrappers

8 pita bread or flatbreads

Tzatziki Sauce

Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.

Chicken

2 lbs. chicken breast tenders boneless, skinless
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Chicken Marinade

3 tablespoons Greek yogurt plain, full fat
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons garlic minced
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano dried
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

1 cup tomatoes seeded and finely diced
1 cup cucumbers peeled or unpeeled, finely diced
1 cup red onion finely diced
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley Italian Parsley (optional, finely diced

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Instructions

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Make the Tzatziki Sauce

Make this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce a few hours in advance or overnight.

Marinate the Chicken

Measure the marinade ingredients and put them into a 1 gallon zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag to mix well.
Add the chicken tenders to the zip top bag, close the bag and then massage the bag so that each chicken tender is well covered by the marinade.
Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy.

Warm the Pita Bread

Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Just before you cook the chicken, place the pita breads on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to be warmed.

Cook the Chicken

You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. Brush the grill / grill pan with olive oil, then preheat using medium high heat.
After the grill / grill pan is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill / grill pan.
Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (cooking time depends on the size of chicken tenders), until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken from the grill / grill pan and place onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the chicken tenders and put on a serving plate.

Assemble the Gyros

Lay out a warmed pita bread onto a plate. Place sliced chicken down the middle of the bread. Now, spoon lots of Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce on top of the chicken. My advice is to go big here so that you are sure to have lots of tzatziki sauce in your gyro. Add the vegetables that you like…cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. After the veggies, add some feta cheese crumbles and if you like, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top. Fold up the pita bread and enjoy the symphony of flavors in this delicious, Greek Chicken Gyro sandwich that you made at home!

Notes

Store the cooked chicken and pita bread separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to 3-5 days.
Reheat the pita breads in the oven as described in the recipe to maintain their softness.
Keep vegetables stored securely to preserve their crispness if not assembling immediately.
Reheat chicken gently using microwave bursts or a skillet with olive oil, or oven heat covered with foil, to maintain moisture and texture.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 943mg (39%) Potassium 650mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 616IU (12%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 186mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Gyros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	404kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	90mg	30%
Sodium	943mg	39%
Potassium	650mg	14%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	616IU	12%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	186mg	19%
Iron	2mg	11%