Recipes Global Cuisines European Greek Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style 4.7 (587) 395 Reviews 43 Photos An easy and delicious recipe for making Greek gyros with souvlaki chicken at home. This Mediterranean-flavored recipe can be served buffet-style allowing your guests to make their own gyros. Submitted by Chris J Updated on December 27, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 43 43 43 43 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings Souvlaki Marinade: ¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Tzatziki Sauce (cucumber sauce): ½ cup seeded, shredded cucumber 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup plain yogurt ¼ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning kosher salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 large pita bread rounds 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, halved and sliced ½ cup kalamata olives ½ cup pepperoncini 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Toss shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; set aside for at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips. Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 764 Calories 41g Fat 56g Carbs 44g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 764 % Daily Value * Total Fat 41g 52% Saturated Fat 15g 76% Cholesterol 133mg 44% Sodium 3170mg 138% Total Carbohydrate 56g 20% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 12g Protein 44g 89% Vitamin C 21mg 24% Calcium 566mg 44% Iron 5mg 25% Potassium 728mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.