Grilled Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Published: Jul 21, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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Chicken gyros can be easily adapted for a WW friendly meal and I’ll show you how to make them so that they are low in points. They’re pretty easy to make and require a lot of yummy zero-point ingredients like chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.

You can serve them on a warmed up pita bread and have 2 for 4 points. They are very filling and healthy. I like to make these in the Summertime and grill the chicken when it's nice outside.

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Chicken Gyros

Why You Will Love This Recipe

What I love about chicken gyros is all the zero point ingredients in them. The marinade and sauce are both made with plain greek yogurt. Chicken is zero points and you can top the gyros off with some chopped tomato, cucumber, and red onion.

This recipe comes together quickly and only takes 3 steps. Make the yogurt sauce, marinade, and cook the chicken, then assemble and serve!

Tzatziki sauce consists of mostly greek yogurt and shredded cucumbers where all the juices of the cucumber have been squeezed out. Use your air fryer to crisp up some pita chips to dip in the Tzatziki sauce, if you don't want to make any gyros. Or better, yet make some greek nachos with all the ingredients.

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Ingredients Needed

Greek yogurt is a type of yogurt that is strained to remove the whey, resulting in a thicker, creamier texture. It is known for its high protein content and tangy taste.
Garlic - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
White wine vinegar is a type of vinegar made from white wine, usually from grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.Salt and pepper - to taste
Lemon juice - This adds a nice burst of citrus flavor to the marinade to help enhance the choice of protein. Use freshly squeezed over bottled juice.
Extra virgin olive oil - Look for olive oils that are labeled as extra virgin, cold-pressed, and unfiltered for the highest quality.
Boneless skinless chicken breasts - They’re lean and quick-cooking and always come out juicy and tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the chicken is not over cooked. When reading labels for chicken breasts try to find ones that say Organic or Free Range.
Pita Bread: There is a couple of low point pita bread options at the grocery stores. Make sure to scan the different options because not all are 1 point. Points may vary depending on what pita bread you use. My favorite brand is Joseph’s pita. The oat bran and flax ones are only 1 point so you can have 2 chicken gyros for only 2 points. That’s unbelievable!
Fresh tomatoes seeded and diced
Cucumbers - chopped and diced
Red onion, sliced thin
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How to make Chicken Gyros

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well. Add the chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.

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What to serve with Chicken Gyros

You can lay all the ingredients for chicken gyros out on a serving tray or platter and have your own build your own chicken gyro buffet!

Have some bowls out with olives, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, sliced onions, chopped tomatoes, and cucumbers. On another plate have the chicken and warm pita bread on the side. People will love you for this!

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Chicken Gyros

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Author: Jenna
Prep Time: 30min
Cook Time: 15min
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

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Chicken gyros can be easily adapted for a WW friendly meal and I’ll show you how to make them so that they are low in points.

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Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
1 tbsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders
6 Pita bread
Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
Cucumbers
Red onion, sliced thin

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well. Add the chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
To prepare the chicken, combine the oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or on an outdoor griddle. (I butterflied the chicken breasts and then cooked them under the broiler.) Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips.
Serve the tzatziki sauce chilled with pita bread, falafel, or grilled meat.

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 1 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

myWW points Blue 1; Green 2; Purple 1

Category: Dinner
Method: Marinate
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pita bread with chicken
Calories: 201
Sugar: 3.5g
Sodium: 342.8mg
Fat: 5.7g
Saturated Fat: .8g
Carbohydrates: 14.3g
Fiber: 4.4g
Protein: 27.4g

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What is a good side dish for chicken gyros? ›

Healthy and delicious side dishes to serve with gyros include hummus, tzatziki, and Greek salad. These side dishes, and more, are full of nutrients and help balance out the gyros' flavors. Additionally, they can be prepared quickly and easily and will surely be loved by everyone.

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Are Greek chicken gyros healthy? ›

The Mediterranean diet — which includes many Greek dishes — is known as the healthiest way of eating. These simple-to-make pork and chicken gyros fit into the Mediterranean diet, delivering both heart and brain health benefits.

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What is a traditional Greek gyro made of? ›

In Greece, gyros is normally made with pork, though other meats are used in other countries. Chicken is common, and lamb or beef may be found more rarely. Typical American mass-produced gyros are made with finely ground beef mixed with lamb.

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Is chicken gyro meat unhealthy? ›

Traditional gyro meat combines beef and lamb, which can be higher in fat, particularly saturated fat. For a leaner option, chicken or turkey gyro can be chosen. These poultry choices offer a lower fat content, making them a healthier alternative without compromising taste.

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Which is healthier gyro or chicken? ›

Generally, chicken is a lean meat that is a good source of protein, low in fat (especially if you choose skinless, white meat), and it provides essential nutrients. Gyro meat, traditionally made with a mixture of ground meat (often lamb or beef), fat, and seasonings, tends to be higher in saturated fat.

Does hummus or tzatziki have more calories? ›

A. Yes, tzatziki is healthier than hummus as the sodium content of tzatziki is 307 mg per 100g serving, whereas the sodium content of hummus is 379 mg per 100g serving. Hummus also contains more calories than tzatziki. Hence, tzatziki is the better option as it has several health benefits from dill.

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What's the difference between chicken gyro and chicken pita? ›

The pita is more prevalent, and gyros have been around for a short time. The pita is a soft and leavened flatbread, generally round or oval. It is often used in pockets because that helps hold the fillings and can also be cut and used as a tortilla. On the other hand, Gyros is the meat filling inside the pita.

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What's the difference between chicken gyro and chicken souvlaki? ›

Here's how to tell the difference: Souvlaki is marinated pork, chicken, beef, or lamb grilled on a skewer. It's typically served on a skewer, but you can also eat it in a warm pita or over salad. Gyros are made with stacked meat (usually pork, but other meats are common) that has been cooked on a vertical rotisserie.

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How much chicken gyros per person? ›

As a rule of thumb, on average the amount of meat you need to cook is around 300g per person of meat without bones such as gyros or 500g per person for an animal with bones and that's assuming you're just going with meat and a few light salads.