If you’ve ever had a proper Greek gyro, you know how ridiculously satisfying that combo of juicy grilled meat, creamy tzatziki, crisp veggies, and warm pita can be. This version is my backyard twist.. grilled chicken souvlaki-style, golden fries crisped in a cast iron pan, and all the fresh toppings wrapped up in a handheld dream of a meal.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want to recreate one of your favorite takeout flavors at home, these gyros are surprisingly simple, totally customizable, and seriously delicious.
Why You’ll Love These Homemade Gyros
- Big flavor, minimal effort – The marinade does the heavy lifting.
- Everything cooks on the grill – Including the fries!
- Restaurant vibes at home – Perfect for dinner parties or a summer cookout.
- Customizable – Use chicken breasts or thighs, swap in veggies, or serve as a deconstructed bowl.
Tips & Variations
- Thighs work too! Swap chicken breasts for thighs for an extra-juicy option.
- Shortcut tzatziki: Use store-bought if you’re in a pinch.
- No grill? You can roast the chicken on skewers in a hot oven and pan-fry the fries.
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Gyros with Cast Iron Fries
Yield:
6
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Additional Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp red wine vinegar
For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 large cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
For the Fries:
- 2–3 russet potatoes, cut into thin fries
- Avocado oil
- Salt + pepper
- Optional: paprika or garlic powder
For Serving:
- Warm pita, flatbread, or wrap
- Chopped romaine
- Sliced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Crumbled feta
- Deli paper or parchment for wrapping
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge (up to 8 hours max).
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Stir in dill if using. Chill until ready to use.
- Thread marinated chicken onto rotisserie skewers. Preheat your Weber to medium-high (about 400°F). Attach skewers and cook, rotating evenly, for 12–15 minutes or until golden and 165°F inside. Let rest, then slice or serve cubed (as is).
- Toss potatoes in avocado oil. Heat a cast iron pan directly on the grill over medium-high heat. Cook fries in batches, turning occasionally until golden and crisp (about 15–20 minutes total).
- Spread tzatziki on warm pita or wrap. Layer on the tomatoes, fries, souvlaki chicken, romaine, red onion, feta cheese.
Serve as is or wrapped in parchment. Enjoy!
