Classic Chicken Gyro Wraps with Tzatziki Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Juicy grilled chicken marinated with Greek spices, wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy homemade tzatziki. This greek-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes blends (for marinade) Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dried oregano into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into strips boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup (for marinade) Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3, minced (2 for marinade, 1 for tzatziki) garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp (1 for marinade, 1 for cooking) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 4 large pita breads
• 1 medium, sliced tomato
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tsp divided salt
• 1/2 tsp divided black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips to the marinade, stirring to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook in batches for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 large pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 2 minutes until pliable.
6. Step 6: To assemble, spread 2 tbsp tzatziki on each pita, top with cooked chicken strips, 2-3 tomato slices, and a few red onion slices. Fold and serve immediately.