Weeknight Greek Chicken Gyros (+ Meal Prep Option!)
Greek chicken gyros with tzatziki are the perfect weeknight meal! They come together with a handful of pantry staples in under an hour. This is a super flavorful dinner recipe that makes great leftovers and meal prep!
Equipment
- 1 Grill or grill pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dried Mediterranean oregano
- 1 teaspoon Granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt for tzatziki
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup Pickled onions
- 2 Baby cucumbers grated on a box grater
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh dill
- 6 Pitas warmed
- 1 Beefsteak tomato diced
- 2 oz Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Lemon zest for tzatziki
- ½ teaspoon Ground cumin for tzatziki
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for tzatziki
- Kosher salt to taste for tzatziki
- Freshly ground pepper to taste for tzatziki
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Add chicken strips to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- To assemble gyros, start with warm pita, add tzatziki, chicken, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and feta.
Notes
To store: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For freezing: Store in a freezer-safe bag up to 3 months.