Pita-Wrapped Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki and Tomato

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

Juicy marinated chicken strips wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh tomato slices and cool tzatziki sauce for a classic Greek street food experience. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano 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, sliced into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 pita breads
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, marinate 1 lb sliced boneless skinless chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken strips and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1/3 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry), 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or until soft and pliable.
5. Step 5: To assemble gyros, spread 2 tbsp tzatziki onto each warm pita, top with cooked chicken strips and thin slices of 1 medium tomato.
6. Step 6: Fold pita over fillings and serve immediately for a flavorful handheld meal.