Greek Chicken Gyros with Lemon-Herb Marinade Recipe
This Greek Chicken Gyros recipe features tender chicken breast marinated in a zesty lemon-herb blend, grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade and Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gyros Assembly
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form the flavorful marinade that will tenderize and season the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into strips and immerse them in the marinade. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the bright, herby flavors.
- Preheat the cooking surface: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Place the marinated chicken strips onto the grill or skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, ensuring they are fully cooked through and nicely charred.
- Warm the pita breads: Briefly warm the pita breads on the grill or skillet for about one minute to make them soft and pliable for wrapping.
- Assemble the gyros: Lay out the warmed pita breads and layer each with cooked chicken strips, tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onions.
- Serve and enjoy: Fold the pita around the fillings, serve immediately to enjoy the freshest, most vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer (up to 4 hours) for deeper flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt-based tzatziki for authentic taste and creaminess.
- Feel free to add cucumbers or feta cheese for extra texture and flavor.
- If grilling is unavailable, a skillet or grill pan works perfectly on the stovetop.
- Warm the pita bread only shortly to avoid drying it out.
Keywords: Greek chicken gyros, grilled chicken gyros, lemon herb chicken, Mediterranean chicken wrap, tzatziki sauce recipe, easy chicken gyros
