Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Juicy, lemony chicken wrapped in warm pita with crunchy veggies and a rich feta-studded tzatziki… this is fresh, vibrant comfort food you’ll want every week. Simple ingredients, huge flavor.

📋 ingredients:

CHICKEN MARINADE

• 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp Greek seasoning (or mix oregano, thyme & paprika)

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp salt

TZATZIKI WITH FETA

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber (squeezed dry)

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried dill or 1 tbsp fresh

• Salt & pepper to taste

GYRO FIXINGS

• Warm pita or naan

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced cucumbers

• Thinly sliced red onion

• Lettuce or mixed greens

• Extra feta (optional)

🥣 directions:

marinate the chicken

Combine olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, Greek seasoning, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Add chicken, toss to coat, and let marinate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).

cook the chicken

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high.

Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side (thighs may need a bit longer) until juicy and golden.

Let rest, then slice into strips.

make the tzatziki

Mix yogurt, cucumber, feta, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.

Chill until ready to serve.

assemble the gyros

Warm the pita.

Spread a generous layer of feta-tzatziki.

Add chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and greens.

Top with extra feta or a squeeze of lemon.

serve

Wrap in foil or parchment for the classic gyro experience and dig in.

💡 tips:

• Add a drizzle of honey for a sweet-savory twist

• Swap chicken for lamb, turkey, or grilled shrimp

• For smoky flavor, add 1 tsp of your favorite BBQ seasoning

• Make ahead: chicken keeps 3 days, tzatziki 4–5 days

⏲ prep time: 15 mins | marinate: 30 mins | cook: 12 mins

makes: 4 gyros