Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

You’re only a quick marinade away from making these homemade chicken gyros with a fresh tzatziki sauce for dinner.

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While I was away, I hope you enjoyed the delicious guest posts from Jessica and Lauren. Thank you so much ladies! Where was I, you ask? Destin, FL where I spent too much time on the beach and also finished my scuba diving certification! Hopefully I’ll be able to keep up with it over the years. It’s a really fun (yet expensive) hobby.

Upon my return last night, going through my Google reader (which was ridiculous after not looking at it for 4 days) I noticed that more than one other person had posted a chicken gyro recipe, which I am also posting today. So it may not be the most exciting new thing in your face this week, but seriously it’s the best thing I’ve made this month – hands down. It’s even better wrapped up in a homemade whole wheat pita.

Fast forward 14 years and while I may not have gone scuba diving much over the years, one thing comes back and it’s these homemade chicken gyros with tzatziki sauce. But this time I served with Greek potato casserole. And my photos are way better now. Want proof? Scroll to the bottom where I left the original.

Looking for an easier weeknight version? Try my slow cooker chicken gyros.

CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 2 Hours Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

GYROS

• 1.25 lbs. chicken breasts, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 heaping Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
• Chopped tomatoes
• Sliced red onions
• Salad greens
• Crumbled feta cheese
• 4 pitas

TZATZIKI SAUCE

• 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp dried dill

Directions

1. For the gyros, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, yogurt, and oregano in a bowl. Add the chicken and rub the marinade in. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Place the cucumber in paper towels and squeeze as much excess moisture as possible.
3. Place the squeezed cucumber in a medium bowl and add the Greek yogurt, salt, lemon juice, red wine vinegar garlic, and dill. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, and then add to pan and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Top the pita with the chicken, tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and feta. Roll up and eat!

Source: Chicken Gyros from Elly Says Opa! Tzatziki Sauce adapted from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen.

Post updated 8/17/2025, photo above is the original.