A quick and easy delicious Healthy Chicken Gyro recipe. You can either stuff the ingredients into a pita or make a yummy Greek salad. Gyros make a great lunch or dinner!
You remember my Pita Bread recipe don’t you? The one that had me high fiving myself and doing a happy dance? I made those pitas so I could make this delicious Chicken Gyro recipe. Talk about an easy peasy dinner!
I don’t know what exactly goes into that cone of meat that you see in Greek restaurants. It’s delicious, but maybe I am better off not knowing. So, when Debbie of The Mountain Kitchen posted her Chicken Gyros, I knew that we would love them. We often go out for gyros for lunch on our summer Saturdays. They don’t leave us feeling heavy or in a food coma.
Debbie prepared her Gyros in 30 minutes. I had a little more time so in addition to marinating the vegetables as she did, I also marinated my chicken for a little longer. Debbie had said the longer the better. The other change that I made was her dressing calls for an equal amount of vinegar to oil. I used 1/2 part vinegar to 1 part oil. Lastly, I had some tzatziki that I put inside my pita before adding the ingredients. I’m writing up my recipe instructions, but please visit Debbie for a look at all of her amazing recipes.
Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 1 skinless boneless chicken breast sliced thin
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/4 sweet onion sliced thinly
- 12 Kalamata olives halved
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 4 pieces of Pita Bread sliced in half
- Feta cheese crumbled
Greek Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1-1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1-1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1-1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients into a jar or salad cruet. Shake to combine.
- Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives in a ziplock bag and drizzle lightly with Greek dressing. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
- Place sliced chicken in another ziplock bag and drizzle lightly with Greek dressing. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside and keep warm.
- Drain marinade from vegetables and add to chopped lettuce.
- Build Gyro by placing marinated vegetable lettuce mixture in the pita bread. Add chicken and top with Feta cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
These gyros are a favorite in our family. Here are a couple more of our favorites that are perfect for any meal and won’t leave you feeling heavy or in a food coma!
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That looks so tasty. I had a gyro for the first time in Seattle. Now I will be making them, thank you.
Thank you Donna! I just love them and need to make them again. I like them especially in the warmer months.
Gyros are so awesome! I love to add hummus to mine and lots of hot peppers!!
I love that idea Jennifer! I’m a hummus lover too!
I’m loving this, Julie, especially with your home-made pita! I’ve found it pretty hard to find good fresh pita bread in some areas. I’ve made my own before but was never quite happy with them so I’m looking forward to trying yours.
Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Thank you! I love sharing with your party but have to admit most of the time I miss getting in! I’ve got to get better doing this!
I would totally do the happy dance too if I could get pita bread like that 🙂
Thank you Sandi!
These gyros look fantastic Julie!! I too wonder about what goes into those cones of meat 😀 Don’t think I wanna know either! These are a much healthier alternative! YUM!
Ha Naina! Homemade is probably always better even though I mush admit that those gyros are so good.
I haven’t had Gyro in years! These look so tempting that I’m going to try them soon. 🙂
In a pita or on a salad… This would make an amazing meal either way!!
Thank you Tracy!
Yum! I LOVE gyros, and these look amazing! I recently made my own pitas also, they are sooo much better homemade!
Thanks Meghan! I think abut anything is better homemade. I need to make another batch. John loved having them for his lunch instead of bread for a nice change.
Yummy! This looks amazing!
Thank you Elise!
I’ve just had to look up ‘Gyro’ – that’s what gets called a kebab around me. However, I’m pretty sure we don’t get Greek ones – just really, really dodgy Doner Kebabs from even more dodgy late night take-away joints). I haven’t had one for years – ever since I’ve been too old to ignore what might be in the meat ;( but now I’m looking forward to trying them out again with your mouthwatering homemade, wholesome version – complete with homemade pitta bread. Brilliant.
Thank you so much Jane! I just love the differences in our language. I had to look up dodgy! I’m with you on the mystery meat thing!
I love Greek stuffed pitas. It is often what I order when we go out to Greek restaurants. Now, I can make it at home. Thanks for sharing:)
Thank you Lily! They are so easy and flavorful. Perfect for summer.
I love love gyros! You have made it so simple and easy to make them at home! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe! Happy weekend!
Thank you sweet Su! I had a wonderful weekend, and hope you did too!
Yum–these Gyros look delicious!
Thank you Nancy!
I haven’t had Greek food in sooooo long and Gyro is something that I adore. I have yet to find a recipe for it though and finding yours is such a gem! I’m going to make these for sure and they’ll be perfect for lunch! Happy FF 🙂
Thank you Cynthia! I’m craving it now that the weather is getting nice!
oh my goodness i just found your blog and i LOVE it! you have a new fan!
Thank you Sarah! You’ve just made my day. I love making new friends, and will be checking out your blog too! Thank you my new friend, and enjoy your day.
A perfect dinner, I love chicken gyros and the dressing looks so flavourful. I can only imagine them tasting even better in home made pita breads! 🙂
Thank you Petra! It was so much fun making the pita’s for these gyros. I’ve got to get on it and do it again!
I love pitas, but I could always use a new dressing recipe. Thanks!
Thank you Jeff! I’m always looking for new ideas too!
Love the flavors, colors and textures of this recipe. Perfect for serving for a spring lunch or dinner.
Thank you Liz! I just love simple meals like this too.
You are absolutely right, gyros are always tasty. I love your recipe, lots of colour and they must be delicious!
Thank you Alida!
Love gyros but usually stuff them with lamb, but why not chicken for a change. These look very tempting and I would enjoy one of these for lunch or dinner. Actually a Greek salad sounds good too. Thanks for bringing this favorite sandwich to Fiesta Friday #116
Thank you Judi! Lamb would be amazing too. I have to do that! Thank you for co-hosting this week!
Mmm…I’m wishing I had one of these waiting for me at lunchtime today! I love Greek dressing but for whatever reason, I never thought to try making my own. This looks fantastic!
Thank you Mara!
Yummy! I actually just had a Gyro at a Greek diner in Denver CO yesterday- probably the best one I have ever had!! Got to give your chicken one a try!
Thank you Linda! How fun eating out in Denver! Is their snow gone?
Yep! The only snow we encountered was in the Rocky Mountain National Park – way at the top of the mountain we hiked! The weather was gorgeous the entire long weekend…yeah!! 🙂
Sounds like a gorgeous and fun time!
Yum! I love that you were able to use your fresh pita bread recipe in this dish too. The chicken gyro looks absolutely delicious too! Happy FF, and have a marvelous weekend. 🙂
Thank you Kaila! I have to make those pitas again! Happy FF to you too!
Looks delish!
Thank you Patti! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
I’m bookmarking this immediately, chicken gyros is something I’ve ALWAYS wanted to make for myself from scratch, pita bread included. Thank you Julie, these looks GREAT.
Thank you Jess! Light, quick and easy too!
You can’t see me, but my mouth is open patiently awaiting inserting of your delicious gyros. 🙂 Looks amazing!
Hahahaha Andrea. That’s funny. Thank you!
There’s no end to your bread making skills is there? Love gyros, the photo up close had me salivating. Another great dish Julie 🙂
Thank you sweet girl. These are perfect for out beautiful weather!
I saw these over on Debbie’s site too! They look mouth watering 🙂
Thank you Sarah! They sure caught my attention!
Julie, you are so sweet to mention me and my recipe in this post. Thank you!
I was just thinking about your pita bread yesterday and misspoke when I referred to your “naan” bread. Pita bread is what I meant!
I’m sure your gyros were amazing with your fresh bread! Email me some!!!! 😀
You’re welcome. We loved this recipe Debbie! I’ve been hanging onto it since you made them and I can’t wait to make them again.
Love gyro. Time to bake some pita at home and create the veg version of it..❤️
Thank you Sonal! I would have been just as happy stuffing it to the top with veggies. They were so good.