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Instant Pot Chicken Gyros

by Kristen

This Instant Pot Chicken Gyros recipe makes Juicy, flavorful chicken infused with Greek spices, which is cooked perfectly in under 30 minutes.

Why make chicken gyros in the Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot locks in moisture and flavor, making the chicken extra tender—no dry meat here! Just shred it, wrap it in a warm pita, and top it with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. It’s quick, healthy, and delicious! Who else loves a good gyro night?

This Chicken is also great for a Greek salad or protein bowl. It is super flavorful and fresh!

You can also check out:

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros

Instant Pot Ground Beef Gyros

Instant Pot Pork Gyros

Ingredients Needed

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts- Try this recipe with skinless chicken thighs.

Olive Oil

Lemon juice

Red Wine Vinegar

Red Onion

Garlic Cloves

Dried Oregano

Greek Yogurt

Greek Seasoning

Dried Dill

Salt and Pepper

Water or Chicken Broth

Ingredients you will need for your Gyro Sandwiches

Warm Naan or Pita Bread

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Cucumber

Lettuce

Feta Cheese

Tomato

Kalamata Olives or other Greek Olives

Hummus

Bell Pepper

This meal is super easy to prepare. Cook the Chicken and store it in the fridge for delicious Greek-inspired meals throughout the week!

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Instant Pot Chicken Gyros

This Instant Pot Chicken Gyros recipe makes Juicy, flavorful chicken infused with Greek spices, which is cooked perfectly in under 30 minutes.

Course dinner
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon greek seasoning
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. In the Instant Pot, combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, dill, Greek seasoning, and onion. Pour in chicken broth or water.

  2. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid. Set the valve to "Sealing." Pressure Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

  3. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to "Venting" to release any remaining pressure. 1

  4. Once the pressure has fully released, carefully open the lid. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred it using two forks.

  5. Serve the shredded chicken in warm pita bread with your favorite toppings, such as sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Instructions on How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Gyros

1.  In the Instant Pot, combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, dill, Greek seasoning, and onion. Pour in chicken broth or water.

2. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid. Set the valve to “Sealing.” Pressure Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

4. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure.

5. Once the pressure has fully released, carefully open the lid. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred it using two forks.

Storage: You can store this Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can also make a double batch and store 1/2 of it in a freezer bag for dinner in the future!

Not only do I love these chicken gyros, but I also pretty much love anything with a spoonful of Tzatziki sauce and kalamata olives on top. The flavors were mouthwatering.

Did you try this easy chicken gyro recipe? I would love to hear how it turned out for you! Please comment below this post or tag me on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

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37 comments

Melissa May 6, 2023 - 8:08 pm

How do you make the tzatziki sauce? I didn’t see the instructions

Joey February 5, 2023 - 10:23 pm

5 stars
Saw this randomly on Facebook and decided to try it! Wow this was great!

Kristen February 6, 2023 - 1:14 am

thanks!

Chase January 18, 2023 - 3:17 am

Does water or chicken broth need to go in the pot before cooking as well? Seems like there needs to be more liquid to come to pressure.

Kristen January 18, 2023 - 4:36 pm

You should be fine with 3/4 cup of water- there’s also water in most of the ingredients.

Kay Holmes December 7, 2021 - 12:29 am

5 stars
A winner with the family tonight. My picky daughter just ate the shredded chicken and she was happy.

Nicole December 7, 2021 - 12:10 am

I didn’t see “Greek seasonings” in my store. What are they exactly?? Maybe I have them here … idki

Nancy August 28, 2021 - 9:05 pm

5 stars
So good! Thank you for sharing!

Kristen August 29, 2021 - 2:34 pm

thank you!

Emily January 11, 2022 - 12:00 am

5 stars
Made a couple times now and its a fav for me! The smell while the chicken cooks is just tantalizing! I serve with gluten free pitas and french fries, thank you for a great recipe!!

Kristen January 11, 2022 - 12:46 pm

thanks for letting me know! Have a nice day!

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Katie September 25, 2019 - 12:54 am

Hi there, the red onion is listed in the instant pot chicken ingredients section, not the toppings. Are chopped red onion meant to go into the pot to pressure cook or be sliced for topping?

Kristen September 25, 2019 - 1:10 am

They’re supposed to be in both places. Of course, the topping is optional. Thanks for letting me know about this.

Patricia September 21, 2019 - 9:06 pm

Your video shows you adding garlic, but the recipe does not list it. How much?

Kristen September 22, 2019 - 1:25 pm

1-2 cloves. thanks, I will amend the recipe.

k Humek June 25, 2018 - 10:29 pm

These sound wonderful! I need to make a large amount to feed a crowd while on vacation, and would love to make it ahead of time. Do you think you could make it and freeze it – and then thaw & reheat? or would the yogurt make that a problem?

Kristen June 26, 2018 - 3:01 am

I freeze this recipe all the time! It has always worked for me!

Barbara June 10, 2018 - 11:54 pm

Has anyone tried making this non-dairy?

Kristen June 11, 2018 - 1:55 am

I have made it without the yogurt. It is a little less creamy, but still good.

Marisa Fox August 9, 2019 - 11:55 pm

5 stars
Made this tonight. First taste while getting ready to serve…I loved it, but wasn’t sure if the kids would because it is definitely a lot of strong flavors. My 6 year old and 3 year old both loved it. They even put feta on it…which grossed my husband out…I love feta. And now and my kids do, too!! Thank you!!!

Kristen August 10, 2019 - 12:43 pm

I am so glad you liked it! My kids love this chicken too! 🙂

Marisa July 8, 2023 - 5:14 pm

5 stars
I made this regularly years ago… and my son brought it up recently… somehow it fell off the regular rotation… still a favorite. My kids say I need to make it weekly for a while to make up for not having it for over a year. LOL

Liz April 9, 2018 - 9:10 pm

Can you triple this recipe for large crowd? If so, how long should you cook?

Kristen April 9, 2018 - 10:15 pm

I have made this recipe for a big crowd 2-3 times. I actually just made it in advance three times. Otherwise, your Instant Pot might get too full. I always make the recipe a day before, then put into a slow cooker for serving the day of.

Liz April 10, 2018 - 9:49 am

Thanks!

jnn March 14, 2018 - 2:09 pm

Print button! Please, please, please!

Neil February 5, 2018 - 11:48 pm

It’s cooking now. Smells good but i’m afraid it’ll burn. We’ll see and I’ll let you know. Followed recipe to the letter.

Kristen February 6, 2018 - 2:39 am

Let me know how they turn out!

ROSE February 5, 2018 - 8:03 pm

DOES THE GREEK YOGURT GO IN WITH THE CHICKEN? OR IS THAT FOR THE SAUCE

Kristen February 5, 2018 - 10:02 pm

it goes with the chicken. It makes it super tender!

Ann February 5, 2018 - 2:22 am

Do you let the pot release on its oWn or manually release the valve when the chicken is done?

Kristen February 5, 2018 - 3:37 am

I have done both. I don’t think it matters here, since the chicken will pull apart no matter what.

Matt February 2, 2018 - 4:39 am

30 minutes 30 minutes is way too much cooking time

Kristen February 2, 2018 - 2:24 pm

I know it might be a bit of an overkill. But I really love it when my chicken pulls apart at the touch when I take it out. 🙂

Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids January 27, 2018 - 11:33 pm

I can’t wait to try these in my Instant Pot!

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