Grilled Gyro-Spiced Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in traditional gyro spices served with a refreshing cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This mediterranean-inspired chicken (gluten free) ready in about 27 minutes blends boneless skinless chicken thighs, Greek yogurt, olive oil 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 320 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
• 1/4 tsp salt (for tzatziki)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, coating well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: While chicken rests, prepare tzatziki sauce by combining 1/2 cup grated and drained cucumber, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Slice grilled chicken into strips and serve with chilled tzatziki sauce alongside warm pita bread or salad greens.