These Mediterranean chicken gyros are a delicious way to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Juicy, herbed chicken wrapped in warm pita and topped with fresh veggies and creamy feta tzatziki—this meal is satisfying, vibrant, and ready in no time. It’s the kind of healthy you’ll actually crave.
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Feta Tzatziki:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint
Salt & pepper to taste
For Serving:
Warm pita or flatbreads
Sliced red onion
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded lettuce or baby spinach
Sliced cucumber
Marinate the chicken: Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
Cook the chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice thinly.
Make the tzatziki: Stir all tzatziki ingredients together in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble gyros: Warm pita, then layer with sliced chicken, veggies, and a generous dollop of feta tzatziki.