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Homemade Chicken Gyros

Apr 21, 2026 | 5:00 AM

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the tzatziki sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Salt to taste

For serving:

  • Warm pita bread
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Red onion (thinly sliced)
  • Lettuce (optional)
  • Feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Cook the chicken

3. Make the tzatziki

Combine the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Mix well and chill until ready to use.

4. Assemble the gyros