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Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki. Street food inspired, oven roasted marinated chicken stuffed inside fresh pitas with all the “extras”. Add delicious creamy feta tzatziki sauce, spicy harissa, and all of the desired toppings you love. This Greek-inspired loaded chicken gyro recipe is SO GOOD. It makes for a quick, fun, delicious, and different weeknight dinner. Serve each gyro with homemade fries for a meal that everyone will truly love.
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I’m starting to feel like every recipe these days starts out similar…Creighton inspired this one. Having him home in Colorado means the dinner requests come in regularly every morning. He loves to try new things, and ethnic foods are his favorite. His favorite cuisine is probably a toss-up between Greek and Indian dishes. He loves all the flavors, spices, and sauces that are traditionally used.
And I can’t blame him, Greek especially, is one of my favorites too. I love the freshness, bright herbs, garlic, and lemon that’s widely used. And of course, we all know I love feta cheese.
Every time Creigh is in town, without a doubt he requests a gyro. He loves any kind of loaded “street food” style wrap/sandwich/bowl. Of course, he’d love a lamb gyro, which I’m sure is delicious, but chicken is what I had on hand!
The idea with these greek chicken gyros is that they’re simple. Nothing too fancy, but they use such delicious flavors. I wanted to roast up the chicken on a sheet pan to keep things really quick and easy.
And then incorporate a super special element that’s a little different from your average gyro, and that’s the feta tzatziki.
Here are the details
The yogurt, lemon, olive oil, and seasonings are key to good flavoring of the gyro meat. Also, lots of smoked paprika and oregano with garlic. I love to add shallots to the mix too. These marinade ingredients are tossed with cubed chicken and a splash of lemon juice. Then let the chicken thigh sit for a bit to really soak up the wonderful spices.
While the chicken is resting, I usually make up a batch of fries to serve alongside.
Traditionally most gyro meat is roasted vertically like you would a rotisserie chicken. But since my variation is being made at home, I roasted mine in the oven until it got a slight char. ‘Tis delicious, but again, this is not traditional, just a little bit easier.
The Tzatziki
This creamy tzatziki sauce is probably my favorite element of these gyros. It’s your classic homemade tzatziki sauce, but with the addition of salty, whipped feta cheese.
To be honest, this sauce is really why I made these gyros. Once I had the idea to incorporate whipped feta into tzatziki I was sold.
Everything is blended until creamy, then at the end stir in the cucumbers and a pinch of chili flakes. So simple, but it works so wonderfully with these flavors and really steps up the tzatziki sauce!
Finish These Up!
As with any gyro, you can pick and choose your toppings/sauces. I used a bit of spicy harissa on top. And the feta tzatziki sauce on the bottom of my warmed pita bread. Then just stuff the cooked chicken inside and add whatever extra toppings you enjoy. SO DELICIOUS!
So full of flavor, and layered with texture. Not to mention, they’re just a fun way to switch up your average weeknight dinner!
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken
Lastly, if you make these Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Gyro means “to turn” in Greek and it refers to the way the meat is traditionally cooked in rotation on a spit.
The definition of gyro in the Britannica dictionary is a “Greek food that consists of a pita wrapped around a filling of usually lamb, onion, tomato, and a yogurt sauce.” The meat (whether it be lamb, pork, chicken, or beef) is deliciously well-seasoned and the yogurt sauce is called tzatziki.
I used boneless, skinless chicken breast for these gyros, since I was making them at home and wanted to keep it simple on a sheet pan in the oven. Traditional gyros are made with lamb, but chicken, pork, beef flank steak or skirt steak are great alternatives.
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 fresh pitas or naan warmed,
- pickled red onion, lettuce, dill, and parsley for serving
Feta Tzatziki
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup + 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1-2 Persian cucumbers, shredded
- kosher salt
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, cubed chicken, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.2. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edges (watch carefully) 3. Meanwhile, make the Tzatziki. Combine the feta, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. Stir in 1/3 cup more yogurt, the cucumbers, and a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes.4. To assemble, stuff/spread each pita with tzatziki, then lettuce, and chicken. Add red onions and herbs. Drizzle over more tzatziki and if desired, harissa (recipe in notes).
Notes
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
I have been following your blog and trying your recipes for years! And again, with this recipe I am blown away! The recipe was clear, easy to follow, and produced the most delicious meal.
Truly a meal for the entire family!
Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your inspiration with us. It is such a joy to join you in this journey!
Hey Katherine,
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for making the recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! Thanks so much for your kind message. Have the best week:) xxT
This meal was a huge hit! We had four people at dinner, and no leftovers. We served it with a side of crispy sweet potato fries. The tzatziki is great for topping the Gyros and for dipping the fries. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thank you Tieghan 🙂
Hey Lisa,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
Can you please share the recipe for the accompanying “fries”, my family was obsessed with how good they look! Thank you.
Hey Lisa,
Here is the recipe for the fries:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-meatball-pita-bowls/
Please let me know if you have any other questions!! xx
So easy and so yum! Thank you ?
Hi Farah,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I’m excited to try this recipe. Can I ask what brand pans you used to cook your chicken or sheet pan dinners on?
Hey Jennifer,
Here is the link for the sheet pans that I use:
https://rstyle.me/+_3Vf1wqprntKvkHWwKYRHA
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Alright – I am beyond obsessed with this recipe… It is so good and SO easy! I find myself wanting to include it in every single week’s meal schedule when I sit down to meal plan. The chicken has tons of flavor and is so easy to throw together. I usually add some fresh dill to the homemade tzatziki, although it’s delicious as written above as well. Love to serve this with a fresh cucumber tomato salad.
Hey Sarah,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Delicious and super simple ?…easy go to week night meal
Hey Krishan,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! xx
Wow! So GOOD. Made these tonight. Easy and delicious
Hey Mical,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for trying it out! ☀️xx
Dead simple and deeply satisfying – make the naan, it’s worth it.
Hey,
Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Hi! Is the harissa sauce served warm or chilled? The tzatziki sauce is delicious.
Thank you!
Wishing you a great week!
Hey Lisa,
Thanks for trying the recipe! I just serve the harissa at room temp:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Hi what wrap is featured in the photos?
I’m making this tonight. Thanks!
Hey Laura,
I used naan here:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/herbed-garlic-butter-naan/
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Turned out delicious. Followed exactly. Next time I want to do fries with it? Which of your fry recipes did you use for the fries in the pictures?
Hey Amanda,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! You can use this recipe for the fries:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-meatball-pita-bowls/
Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
This recipe was a major hit at our house – already have requests to put in into rotation.
Hi there,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend!☀️ xx
These wraps are another meal my whole family devours. Tieghan you are a cooking goddess! You’ve saved me every night with your recipes x
Hi Emily,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it!! Have the best week:) xTieghan
We really enjoyed these on the homemade naan bread. I don’t like feta so I left it on the side which worked well. I used chicken breasts and had no problems with the chicken being dry, but I also left it in the marinade and cooked it on parchment. I think the cooking time can vary depending on the size of your chicken chunks as well. This is definitely one that we will repeat.
Hey Pam,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed. Have a great weekend:) xTieghan