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Top-down view of a Greek Chicken Gyro with charred chicken breast, crescent cucumbers, and red onion slivers. (Greek Chicken Gyros)

Greek Chicken Gyros with Creamy Tzatziki and Charred Toasted Pita

Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros featuring charred, bite-sized seared chicken breast, crisp vegetables, and thick creamy tzatziki sauce served on a soft toasted pita. A high-protein, restaurant-quality Mediterranean dinner ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Charred Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast 680g, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 30ml
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano 5g
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika 2.5g
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt 245g, full-fat preferred
  • 0.5 large Cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 15ml
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill 4g, finely chopped
Assembly
  • 4 units Pita Bread Soft, toasted
  • 2 cups Lettuce 150g, shredded crisp
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes 150g, halved
  • 0.5 large Red Onion slivered thin

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for getting a deep char on the chicken.
  • 1 Box Grater For grating the cucumber for tzatziki.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss bite-sized chicken chunks with olive oil, garlic, and spices. Let marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Mix grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon, and dill. Chill until serving.
Cooking and Assembly
  1. Cook chicken in a hot skillet until dark charred edges form and internal temp reaches 165F (74C).
  2. Warm the pita bread over a flame or in a dry pan until soft and toasted.
  3. Layer lettuce, cucumbers, onions, charred chicken, and tzatziki on the pita. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For the best char, do not move the chicken for the first 3 minutes of cooking.
Ensure the cucumber is squeezed completely dry for thick tzatziki.