Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Wraps with Tzatziki and Pickled Onions

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in Greek herbs, wrapped in warm pita bread with creamy tzatziki and tangy pickled red onions for a fresh street-food style gyro. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 85 minutes pairs pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 small, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt for pickling
• 1 large, sliced tomato
• 1 cup, shredded lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, make quick pickled onions: in a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1 thinly sliced medium red onion and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Prepare tzatziki sauce by combining 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 grated and drained small cucumber, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Mix well and refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 large pita breads wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or on a dry skillet for 1 minute each side.
6. Step 6: To assemble, spread 2 tbsp tzatziki on each pita, add sliced grilled chicken, a few slices of pickled red onion, 2-3 slices of tomato, and 1/4 cup shredded lettuce. Fold and serve immediately.