Pan-Seared Chicken Gyro with Garlic Lemon Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs seasoned with traditional Greek spices, served wrapped in warm pita with a tangy garlic lemon sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 extra garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 4 pieces warm pita breads
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken strips. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the garlic lemon sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp fresh lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble the gyros by spreading 2 tbsp garlic lemon sauce on each pita, adding the cooked chicken strips, 2 tbsp sliced red onion, 2 tbsp sliced cucumber, and sprinkling with 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Fold and serve immediately.