Chicken Gyro Authentic Lemon Oregano Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki

Name: Chicken Gyro Authentic Lemon Oregano Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 680 g (1.5 lbs) Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and sliced into thin strips (about 0.5 cm / ¼ inch); 60 ml (¼ cup) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for marinade); 4 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice (from approx. 2 large lemons); 2 tbsp Dried Oregano (preferably Greek oregano); 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt; ½ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper; 475 g (2 cups) Plain Greek Yogurt (full-fat preferred); 1 medium Cucumber (approx. 170 g / 6 oz), peeled, seeded, and grated; 2 cloves Garlic, minced very finely; 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill); 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice (for tzatziki); 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for tzatziki); Pinch of Salt and Pepper (for tzatziki); 4 large Pita Breads or thicker Greek-style Flatbreads; 2 large Tomatoes, sliced or diced; ½ large Red Onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup (approx. 50 g) Shredded Cos or Iceberg Lettuce; Optional: Feta cheese, crumbly

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

This classic Chicken Gyro recipe delivers authentic Greek street food flavor at home The juicy chicken uses a bright lemon oregano marinade and is perfect for quick chicken gyro bowls or pitas

Updated at: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:12:55 GMT