No pita? No problem! I’m using tortillas as the wrap and they hold everything together beautifully—great for a quick, homemade twist on Greek-style gyros.
Make authentic Chicken Gyros at home with juicy marinated chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce (no cucumber or dill needed!), and fresh toppings—all wrapped in soft, warm pita bread. This easy Greek street food recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. No grill? No problem! You can cook the chicken on a skillet too.
✅ Easy marinade
✅ Cucumber-free yogurt sauce option
✅ Family-friendly & meal prep friendly
✅ Ready in under 40 minutes (excluding marination time)
📋 Ingredients include:
• Chicken thighs/breasts
• Greek yogurt
• Garlic, lemon, olive oil
• Fresh herbs (mint or parsley or dill)
• Tomato, onion, pita bread/ tortillas
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Hey everyone. Today we’re making juicy chicken gyros. Quick, flavorful, and easy. I’m using tortillas instead of pita bread, and it works perfectly as a soft wrap for this Greek inspired meal. In a bowl, combine to tablespoons lemon juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Three cloves garlic minced. One tspoon dried oregano. A/ teaspoon black pepper. A/ teaspoon salt. A half tablespoon paprika. A half tablespoon honey. Optional. Whisk together. [Music] Add the chicken and coat evenly. Use skinless boneless to pounds chicken breast. [Music] Poke the chicken with a fork to help the marinade soak in and boost flavor. [Applause] [Music] Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour or overnight for best flavor. [Music] Chop one tspoon mint, one tspoon parsley or dill. Hey friends, where are you watching from today? Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you. Thanks for being here with me today. [Music] [Music] Traditional tatsitski sauce includes grated cucumber. So you feel free to add it. [Music] Prepare herbed yogurt sauce. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, 1 tspoon minced garlic, 1 tspoon lemon juice, and chopped mint and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. [Music] Add a little lemon zest for brightness. [Music] Add one teaspoon of honey to balance the acidity. Chill until ready to use. [Music] Heat a pan or skillet over mediumigh heat. Grill or cook the chicken breast for 6 or 7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and slightly charred. [Music] Wipe the sides of the pan with damp kitchen paper if needed. [Music] Use a meat thermometer to check dullness for safety. Internal temp should reach 165F or 70% C. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips. Chop the lettuce. [Music] Cut the grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. [Music] [Music] Slice the red onion. [Music] Slice [Music] the pan grilled chicken. [Music] [Music] look juicy and nicely cooked chicken. [Music] Traditionally, gyros are wrapped in Greek pita bread, but I’m using tortillas today. They’re easy to find and work just as well for this wrap. Warm the tortillas. [Music] [Music] Place it on the serving plate. Layer with lettuce, [Music] tomatoes, sliced chicken, sliced onions, drizzled with delicious creamy Greek yogurt sauce. And there you have it. [Music] Enjoy. Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed this recipe, give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more quick and delicious meal ideas. See you next time. [Music] Thanks for watching to the end. [Music] Hey. [Music]
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