Easy Homemade Greek Chicken Gyros with Quick Tzatziki
If you love takeaway flavors but want to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle or weight-loss plan, this healthy Greek chicken gyros recipe is the ultimate fakeaway. Packed with lean protein, fresh herbs, and zero added fat, it delivers all the robust flavors of a traditional Greek kebab right from your oven or slow cooker.
Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, this recipe is naturally low-calorie, high-protein, and fits perfectly into popular fat-loss and healthy eating frameworks.
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Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
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Cook time: 1 hour (Oven) or 4–6 hours (Slow Cooker)
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Servings: 2–3
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Dietary info: High-protein, Low-fat, Sugar-free
Ingredients
For the Marinated Chicken Kebab:
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2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin fillets
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Juice of 1 fresh lemon
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3 garlic cloves, finely crushed
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2 tsp white wine vinegar
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2 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
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2 tsp dried oregano
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2–4 tsp Greek seasoning blend (or a mix of dried sage, salt, and black pepper)
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½ small red onion, finely chopped
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1 large potato (used as a sturdy base for the skewers)
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3 wooden kebab skewers
For the Fresh Tzatziki Sauce:
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2 large tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
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1 small cucumber, finely diced or grated (squeeze out excess water)
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A pinch of salt and black pepper
For the Optional 2-Ingredient Flatbread:
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50g plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
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75g fat-free Greek yogurt
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3g baking powder
To Serve (Optional Sides):
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Chopped fresh tomatoes and sliced cucumbers
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30g reduced-fat Feta cheese (can be counted as a dairy allowance/measured portion)
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Wholemeal pitta bread or round flatbreads (adjust your daily allowance/calories accordingly)