🥙🧄 Greek Pita Pockets with Chicken Gyro Grab-and-go goodness – juicy, garlicky, and unforgettable! 🇬🇷

Ingredients

For the Chicken Gyro:

500g boneless chicken thighs or breast, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional: pinch of chili flakes

For the Pita Pockets:

4 Greek-style pita breads (or flatbreads)

Sliced red onions

Diced tomatoes

Sliced cucumber

Shredded lettuce

Fresh parsley or mint (optional)

For the Garlicky Tzatziki Sauce:

1/2 cucumber, grated & squeezed dry

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped dill or mint

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon, yogurt, olive oil, oregano, salt & pepper.

Add chicken and toss to coat well.

Let marinate at least 30 min, or up to overnight.

2. Cook the Chicken

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken slices until golden and cooked through (about 3–5 min per side).

Let rest, then slice thinly.

3. Make the Tzatziki

Mix grated cucumber with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.

Chill for 10+ minutes to let flavors meld.

4. Assemble the Pita Pockets

Warm pita breads in a pan or oven until soft.

Fill each with:

Shredded lettuce

Juicy chicken gyro

Tomato, cucumber, onion

A big dollop of tzatziki

Optional: sprinkle of chili flakes or feta

Serving Suggestions

Serve with lemon wedges

Pair with oven-roasted potatoes or a Greek salad

Great for picnics, lunchboxes, or dinner parties!

Meal Prep Tip

Store cooked chicken and toppings separately.

Assemble fresh for best texture and flavor!

Taste of Greece in Every Bite!

Crisp veggies , creamy tzatziki , and spiced chicken tucked in warm pita – it’s everything you crave in a handheld wrap!