Here’s a Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki recipe — juicy, herby chicken with a cool, creamy sauce 🇬🇷🍗🥒
Greek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki
Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating)
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients
🔸 Marinated Greek Chicken
- 1½ lb (680 g) chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin (optional)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
🔸 Cucumber Tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat for best flavor)
- ½ cup grated cucumber, seeds removed & squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- Salt to taste
- Fresh dill or mint (optional)
🔸 For Serving
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Sliced tomatoes
- Red onion slices
- Lettuce or cabbage
- Optional: feta cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the chicken
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken and marinate 30 minutes to overnight.
2️⃣ Cook the chicken
- Grill, pan-sear, or roast at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping once.
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
3️⃣ Make tzatziki
- Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and herbs.
- Chill 10 minutes for best flavor.
4️⃣ Assemble gyros
- Warm pita.
- Add chicken, veggies, and generous tzatziki.
- Sprinkle with feta if desired.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Gyro – Approx.)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Total Carbs: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Net Carbs: 25 g
✅ High-protein
✅ Fresh & flavorful
✅ Great for meal prep
💡 Tips & Variations
- Low-carb/keto: serve in lettuce wraps or low-carb pita
- Add cucumber + tomato salad on the side
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Extra garlic? Add it — gyros love bold flavor 😄
