Gyro-Seasoned Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki and Pita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in classic gyro spices, grilled to perfection and served with cool cucumber tzatziki and warm pita bread. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 small, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 4 small rounds pita bread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cut chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
3. Step 3: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp white vinegar. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 pita breads on the grill for 1 minute per side until pliable and slightly charred.
6. Step 6: Serve chicken skewers on warm pita breads topped with generous spoonfuls of homemade tzatziki.