Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Finally an easy recipe to make Grilled Chicken Gyros right at home. I even include an easy-to-make Tzatziki Sauce which is a must when having Gyros. Or you can try my Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe.

Before we get into the recipe, you need to make sure you pronounce “Gyro” correctly. Phonetically it is pronounced /YEE-roh/. I can’t tell you how many different ways I have heard it pronounced.

If you’ve never heard of Gyros before, it’s basically a Greek Sandwich Wrap with meat topped with Tzatziki Sauce, lettuce, onions and tomatoes.

Lamb is the most common type of meat but can also be made with beef and/or chicken.

Fun Fact

The first gyro was created by soldiers of Alexander the Great, who skewered the meat with swords and roasted it on an open flame.

Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious Middle Eastern sauce made with yogurt, cucumber with a few different kinds of herbs. I absolutely love Tzatziki Sauce.

How to Handle Raw Chicken

Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
Do not wash raw chicken (prevents cross-contamination).
Wash all utensils and cutting boards.
I highly recommend wearing Disposable Food Safe Gloves when handling raw chicken
If not wearing gloves, wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 165°F when cooking chicken. I always use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of meats to ensure it is safe to eat.

Equipment Needed

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Bowl for Mixing

Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Mexican Blend Cheese – try to use fresh lemon juice as much as possible
Olive Oil – Try to use the best quality olive oil you can
Dried Oregano – brings a bold, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor
Fresh Mint Leaves
Fresh Thyme
Salt – a must for most recipes
Plain Greek Yogurt
Cucumbers
Chicken Breasts – Use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Always trim any visible fat
Greek Pocketless Pita Bread

How to Make Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Make the Chicken Marinade

In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Place the chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add the marinade. Turn to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

In a mixing bowl, mix all the Tzatziki Sauce ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (the longer the better).

Make the Gyros

Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165°F.
Cut chicken into thin strips and serve in warmed pitas with the Tzatziki Sauce.
If desired, serve gyros with assorted toppings, such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions.

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Printable Recipe Card

Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

These Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce are superb. The Chicken Marinade and the Tzatziki Sauce make this Greek dish.

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Course Sandwiches & Wraps

Cuisine Greek

Author Rodney

Servings Gyros

Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
½ Tsp Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
½ Tsp Fresh Thyme
½ Tsp Salt

Tzatziki Sauce

1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Cup Cucumber, finely chopped
1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
½ Tsp Fresh Mint Leaves
½ Tsp Fresh Thyme

Gyros

1 lb Chicken Breasts
6 Greek Pocketless Pita Bread, warmed

Instructions