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.

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 (which prevents cross-contamination).
Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
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.

📋 Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Dried Oregano, Fresh Mint Leaves, Fresh Thyme, Salt, Plain Greek Yogurt, Cucumbers, Chicken Breasts and 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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