This Greek inspired Chicken Gyro is the easiest way to enjoy the flavor of a Greek Gyro at home! From the warm pitas, to the marinated Greek chicken and fresh and creamy tzatziki sauce, these easy Chicken Gyros are a flavorful, favorite chicken recipe.

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Chicken Gyros are an easy, wholesome meal that is packed full of flavor! Warm pita bread is stuffed with tender yogurt-marinated Greek chicken, fresh tomatoes and onions, and Tzatziki sauce to create a Greek Chicken Gyro that is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe.

Weeknight Chicken Gyros

There may be controversy on how you pronounce the word gyro, but there is no controversy on how good a simple gyro is. Tender meat, fresh tomatoes, warm pita, and creamy tzatziki sauce, create a masterpiece of contrasting textures, temperatures, and flavor.

Now traditionally Greek Gyros are prepared with lamb that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie. However, that is just not feasible for weeknight cooking at home. In fact, it is not feasible for most families ANY NIGHT of the week, as most of us do not have a vertical rotisserie.

However, that is no reason to not enjoy Greek Gyros at home! Greek Chicken makes a great substitute for the classic lamb. Making preparing gyros at home, simple and affordable. But most importantly, this recipe for Chicken Gyros is still 100% delicious!

Notes on Essential Ingredients

Ingredients for chicken gyros labeled on counter.

Chicken Gyros are made with grilled Greek Chicken, fresh tomatoes, onions, and Tzatziki sauce served on pita bread. However, what sets this recipe apart is attention to the details. Use my guide for ingredients to pack in the most flavor, with minimal effort!

Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Greek Chicken Marinade: This flavorful Greek marinade is made with plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. The yogurt and lemon juice will work together to break the chicken down, allowing it to become incredibly tender.
Tomatoes + Onions: I prefer using red onions for the gyro topping, but feel free to use sweet or yellow onions if that is what you have on hand. As for the tomatoes, use any tomato you like, but be sure to remove the seeds from the tomatoes, so they don't water down the gyro.
Pita Bread: Look for a pita wrap, not pita pockets. Gyros are best wrapped around pita, not stuffed into the pocket of pita bread.
Tzatziki Sauce: I opt to use my Homemade Tzatziki Sauce because it is super easy to make, but you can opt for a store-bought brand instead.

How to Make Chicken Gyros

The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Marinate Chicken

In order to impart Greek flavors into the chicken to replicate the flavors you know and love in classic gyros, it is crucial to marinate the chicken, using my recipe for Greek Chicken Marinade. It is best to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 4 hours or the chicken will become mushy.

Bowl of greek marinade next to bowl with chicken marinading in Greek marinade.

Grill Chicken

Whether you choose to grill your chicken on the grill or using a grill pan on the stove, adding a nice sear to the marinated chicken will provide texture and flavor to the gyro itself.

Rest the Chicken Before Slicing

Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. That rest time will help keep the chicken super juicy and tender. After the chicken has rested, slice the chicken into thin strips, so that it will fit into the pita.

Side by side photo showing chicken on cutting board before and after being sliced.

Prepare Toppings

Take a few minutes to warm the pita bread, toss the tomato and onion mixture together, and wash and top lettuce for the Chicken Gyros while the chicken is grilling or resting.

Side by side photo of tomato and onion mixture before and after mixing together.

Assemble Chicken Gyros

Gyros are best assembled immediately prior to serving, to keep the pita bread from becoming soggy and for the warm pita and chicken to contrast to the cool tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce.

Pita topped with grilled greek chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and Tzatziki sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Chicken Gyros make a delicious, wholesome meal any night of the week. This hearty Greek wrap if filling on its own, but can also be paired with a side for a filling family dinner.

Serve Chicken Gyros with a side of Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean Couscous or Greek Quinoa Salad, for a Greek-inspired dinner.
Serve a side of Instant Pot Hummus on the side of the Gyro with some fresh veggies and additional pita for dipping.
For a more kid-friendly option, serve these Chicken Gyros with Baked Sweet Potato Fries or Homemade Oven Fries.

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This post was originally published in 2017 but updated in 2022 with new photos and a new video.

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