Pan-Seared Chicken Gyro with Warm Pita and Tzatziki

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Juicy chicken strips seasoned with Greek spices, pan-seared and served wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh tzatziki sauce and crisp veggies. This greek-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breast, thinly sliced, olive oil, dried oregano 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 chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 clove garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken slices and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, make tzatziki by combining 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute each side until soft and pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble gyros by spreading 2 tbsp tzatziki on each pita, topping with cooked chicken, slices from 1 medium tomato, 1/2 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Fold and serve immediately.