The Easiest Blackstone Chicken Gyros for Beginners

This recipe is so simple, and it makes full use of the griddle. If you’re a beginner or a brand-new Blackstone owner, you need to try these!

Here are three key things to remember:

1. Marinate your chicken for only 2-4 hours—any longer, and the acid in the dressing can start to break it down too much.
2. Store-bought tzatziki works in a pinch, but the homemade version below is definitely worth the extra effort.
3. Warm your pita in oil on the griddle—it takes them from good to amazing with a perfect golden brown crisp.

If you’re looking for more easy, beginner-friendly griddle recipes, check out my Griddle 101 eBook—it’s packed with simple meals to help you get the most out of your Blackstone!

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Chicken Gyros on a Blackstone

Easy chicken gyros on your blackstone griddle. This is a must make for beginner griddlers.

Prep Time2 hours hrs

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: dinner, gyro, Main Course

Cuisine: greek

Keyword: chicken gyro, greek chicken gyro, gyro blackstone

Servings: 6 gyros

Equipment

• 1 Spatula

Ingredients

Gyros:

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into cubes (or thighs/tenders)
• ½ cup Greek dressing for marinade
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil for cooking
• 6 pita breads
• ½ cup tzatziki sauce see recipe below
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• ½ small red onion thinly sliced
• 1 medium tomato diced
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: Black olives, sliced

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
• ½ cucumber grated and squeezed to remove excess water
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

• Place chicken cubes in a bowl or bag.
• Add ½ cup Greek dressing, toss to coat.
• Marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

Preheat the Griddle:

• Set griddle to medium heat (around 375-400°F).

Cook the Chicken:

• Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the griddle.
• Place the marinated chicken on the hot surface.
• Let it sear for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook until done.

Heat the Pitas:

• Add a little more avocado oil to the griddle.
• Place pitas down, letting them warm and get slightly crispy.
• Flip after 30-60 seconds until both sides are soft and golden.

Assemble the Gyros:

• Lay down a warm pita.
• Add chicken, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and feta.
• Spoon on tzatziki and any extras like black olives.
• Serve & Enjoy:
• Wrap in foil or parchment for easy handling.