Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Chicken Gyros With Creamy Feta Tzatziki

Mediterranean Chicken Gyros with Creamy Feta Tzatziki are one of those meals that feel bright, fresh, and comforting all at once. Juicy marinated chicken, warm soft pitas, crisp veggies, and a tangy feta-studded tzatziki create a simple wrap that tastes like sunshine in every bite. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Feta Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

For Serving

  • Warm pita or flatbread
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onion
  • Shredded lettuce or cucumbers

Optional swap: Use fresh dill or mint in the tzatziki for a herby twist.

Steps

  1. Marinate the chicken.
    In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate at least 20 minutes; longer makes it even more tender.
  2. Make the feta tzatziki.
    Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Don’t worry if it looks thick that’s exactly what keeps the gyros creamy and satisfying.
  3. Grill the chicken.
    Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through. Rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. Warm the pitas.
    A quick toast in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven makes them soft and foldable.
  5. Assemble the gyros.
    Spread a generous spoonful of feta tzatziki on each pita. Add sliced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce or cucumbers.
  6. Wrap it up.
    Fold the pita around the fillings and hold with parchment or foil if needed.

Chef’s Tips

  • Squeezing moisture out of the cucumber keeps the tzatziki from becoming watery.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing it stays juicy and easier to fold into the wrap.
  • If your pita tears, layer two together; it still holds beautifully.

Variations

  • Spicy Gyros: Add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade.
  • Herb Lover’s: Mix chopped fresh dill, parsley, or mint into the tzatziki.
  • Lighter Option: Use chicken breast and low-fat Greek yogurt.

Serving Suggestion

Serve your gyros with a handful of fries, a fresh Greek salad, or simply more tzatziki on the side it’s the kind of meal that feels both wholesome and wonderfully satisfying.