Enjoy a simple and flavorful chicken gyro recipe with herb-marinated chicken, a refreshing cucumber salad, creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread. It’s a perfect and quick dinner option for busy nights!
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins (cut thick pieces in half lengthwise)
- White or whole wheat pita bread
- Crumbled feta cheese
- 5 -Minute Tzatziki Sauce
- Green-leaf lettuce
For the Marinade:
- ½ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning, see note)
For the Cucumber Salad:
- ½ cucumber (sliced or chopped, see note)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of fresh dill (optional)
Prepare the Marinade:
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, garlic powder, and Herbs de Provence.
Add the chicken to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
Make the Cucumber Salad:
While the chicken marinates, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
Cook the Chicken:
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, transfer the marinated chicken to the cooking surface.
Grill or sauté the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
Assemble the Gyros:
Place the pita bread on a clean surface or plate.
Add lettuce, cooked chicken, cucumber salad, crumbled feta, and a generous amount of tzatziki sauce to the pita.
Fold the pita over like a sandwich or roll it up for a wrap.
- Fresh Herbs Option: For a fresh flavor, replace dried Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning with 1 teaspoon each of finely chopped fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley.
- Cucumber: An English cucumber is recommended for tzatziki, and you can use the second half here for the salad.
- Optional Additions: Consider adding sautéed bell peppers for extra flavor.