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Tuesday is made better with these Roasted Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki and Feta Fries. Yogurt marinated chicken, tzatziki, homemade feta fries, and all the fresh toppings. Basically spring wrapped up in a pita – and so DELICIOUS! This recipe comes from the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook and it’s a true favorite at my house. These gyros make for a fun and healthy dinner any night of the week. Bonus? The leftovers make a great lunch salad the following day.
Hello and welcome back to yet another edition of Street Food Tuesday. I wasn’t really planning on making this a thing…but maybe I should? I mean, I’d take homemade street food any day, but it feels especially fun on a Tuesday, right?
Ok. Anyway.
Every year when late March rolls around, my thoughts start drifting towards springtime and Easter recipes. I am always so inspired by Greek food this time of year. These gyros are a family favorite, and have been a fall back recipe of mine for years. While they are not traditional, they’re very much inspired the traditional Gyros you might find on the streets of Greece…
I mean, kind of, I believe that traditionally gyros filled with thinly sliced lamb. I also don’t believe they add any feta cheese to their fries, but again, this is my version!
Some of you probably recognize this recipe…and have hopefully made it and loved it! But as mentioned in Sunday’s Favorites post, I wanted to share a select handful of my go-to recipes from the cookbook with you guys this week. I’m not sure if that’s exciting to you or not. But I just love these recipes SO much that I wanted to show them some love here on HBH. So I’m going for it – let me know what you think!
It’s hard to remember back to when I first developed this recipe. I know for a fact that two of my older brothers, Creighton and Brendan, were the inspiration. Creighton’s favorite food might just be a Gyro. Every time he is in Colorado, these gyros are his first request.
Brendan on the other hand was the one who really helped with the development of these gyros. He’s now traveled to Greece a couple of times. He always brings back two things, incredible extra virgin olive oil, and seriously good recipe ideas.
These gyros are inspired from his first trip, and he insists that fries are a must to any good gyro. Obviously, I did not complain. and that’s kind of the story behind why I developed this recipe. It took a little tweaking, but when I got it right, I knew it was cookbook material. And into the HBH cookbook it went.
Now, the details.
This recipe takes a little bit of work, but nothing too difficult. I highly recommend marinating the chicken, either the night before, or in the morning, before you head out for the day. Then, when you get home all you’ll need to do is roast the chicken and make the fries.
Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices, to create an extra tender and flavorful roasted chicken. This chicken is anything but boring, and more importantly, not the least bit dry.
Alright, the fries. These are my favorite part and they are a game changer when it comes to a good gyro. Just season them up with garlic and herbs, oven roast (along with the chicken), and toss with feta. Addicting.
Stuff the chicken into your favorite pitas (or maybe homemade naan??). Serve with tzatziki, my homemade tzatziki recipe is also in the cookbook. Then add pickled onions, radishes, and any other fresh spring like toppings you love. The more stuffed your pita is, the better. This is one of those sandwiches where it’s best to go big, or go home.
Trust me. The fun thing about this recipe is that while I don’t have a ton of photos, we do have a video all made up and ready for viewing! We’re really working on creating more video content!
Soooo, with that…enjoy the gyros, enjoy the video, and have a great Tuesday!
If you make these roasted chicken gyros, 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 also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Roasted Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki and Feta Fries
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 fresh pitas or naan bread, warmed
- Tzatziki, pickled onions, radish, and lettuce, for serving
Feta Fries
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into ¼-inch-thick matchsticks
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1. To make the chicken. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. 3. Transfer the chicken to the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Shred the chicken with two forks or thinly slice it.4. Meanwhile, make the fries. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, oregano, cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste. Place the potato matchsticks in a large bowl and pour over half the garlic mixture. Gently toss to coat. Divide the fries between two baking sheets, arranging them in a single layer. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, then flip, reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and toss with the remaining garlic mix and the feta. 5. Stuff the chicken inside the warm naan and serve with the fries, tzatziki, pickled red onions, and radishes, if desired.
Notes
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Do you cook the pans of fries on the bottom rack beneath the chicken? Or above?
I’m never sure of the best way to use multiple racks at the same time.
Hey Heather,
I would rotate them if you are able to, so halfway through move the pan that was on the top rack to the bottom and vice versa. Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Wow, what a wonderful flavorful recipe! The marinade for the chicken is so good! We will be making these often!
Thanks so much Cyndi!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear the dish was a hit! xT
I made this for the family tonight, my 3 yo loved the chicken and the fries. My husband and I will be fighting over the leftovers for lunch. Another great recipe, thank you!
Hey Erien,
Happy Wednesday!❄️ I appreciate you making this recipe and I’m so glad it turned out well for you! xT
Hi Tieghan,
Made these for dinner tonight…followed recipe to a tee…Delicious! Big hit! My store didn’t have pickled red onions so I pickled them myself (first time) (slaps self on back) 😁
Will definitely share recipe with friends & make again.
Thank you,
Donna L
Ps. All my dinner meals this week are your recipes 😊
Hey Donna,
Amazing!! I appreciate you making this dish and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT
Hello,
Can you please share the ingredients and recipe for the tzatziki for the gyros. It’s not on the site.
Thank you!
Hi Alexandra,
Here is the recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Hi! I have your cookbook and love it!!!! you mentioned the pickled red onion recipe for Gyros with Roasted Garlic Tzatziki and Feta Fries is in the cookbook. I don’t see the recipe? . I am making your Gyros tomorrow for a b-day party and would love the Pickled Red Onion recipe . Please let me know where I can see it. Thank you
Hi Cindy,
Here you go:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/quick-pickled-veggies/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hey! Are there instructions for making the feta tzatziki that you made in the Instagram post? I assume I just add some feta to the yogurt/other tzatziki stuff? But any measurements?
Thanks and love all your stuff!!!
Hey Ali,
The ingredients and instructions for the feta tzatziki are listed above:) Please let me know if you have any other questions:) xTieghan
Your pitas look so amazing! Do you make them? and if not, where do you get them from!
Hi Lauren,
I do make them!! @edeneats on IG has an amazing recipe for them!! Let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you think the fries would work with sweet potatoes?
Hey Laura,
Absolutely! Sweet potato fries would be a great idea! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I made this from the cookbook “Half Baked Harvest”. The chicken in this wrap was moist and very flavorful. I cooked the chicken in a cast iron skillet and used the air fryer on the french fries as was pressed for time at lunch. Tzatziki and pickled onions added some zing. Oh my, this was a winner. Very, very filling and super delicious. Highly recommend it.
Hey Peri,
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xxT
This is such a yummy recipe! The cayenne was a bit spicy for me the first time I made it though so round 2 I did smoked paprika and it was so good! Just enough kick for me! Love your recipes and your pictures!
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try! So glad you enjoyed it. xTieghan
Do you bake the chicken in the marinade? And shred it with the marinade? Btw – I bought both of your cookbooks. The pictures are so enticing!
Hi there! Yes you do bake and shred in the marinade 🙂 xTieghan
When you say to toss the fries with the remaining garlic mix… Do you mean the chicken marinade? Or do you mean the oil garlic oregano cayenne mix that the fries were tossed in before they went in the oven?
Hey Jennifer,
You definitely don’t want to toss in the chicken marinade as that is contaminated with raw meat:) You will use the mix from the beginning of step 4. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
This looks amazing, and I can’t wait to try it this weekend! I have a quick question – approximately how many gyros would this recipe make?
Hey there,
This recipe will make 6 servings. I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Made this for dinner last week and it was delicious!!! The yogurt makes the chicken so tender and it was super flavorful! The marinade is quick and simple to put together!
Hey Alex,
I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xxTieghan
Do you put the chicken breasts in another dish to bake in the oven or can you throw the 9 x 13 pan straight into the oven with the marinade and all? I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Hey Karen,
I just add them to a baking sheet with the marinade and all! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
absolutely loved the way the chicken turned out- will be using the yogurt technique in the future for other recipes- my fries did not turn out that good but i’ll try again to see if it was some misstep on my part- family really enjoyed the meal so still a win in our book!!
Hey there,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan