Greek Chicken Gyros Pita
The Greek chicken gyros pita is a famous, modern street food: herb- and lemon-marinated chicken slices wrapped in pita bread with tomato, onion and tzatziki. It has a low glycemic index (clinically reviewed estimate ≈54), as the chicken protein and yoghurt fat brake the starch of the bread.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Order your gyros without fries inside the wrap, and ask for extra tzatziki and tomato-cucumber salad.
Best preparation methods
Grill chicken strips marinated with thyme, garlic and lemon at home and wrap them in wholegrain pita with cucumber and plain Greek yoghurt.
Important Nutritional Note
A balanced, nourishing meal with high-quality protein and healthy fats; just watch the size of the pita and the sodium in the marinade.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 38 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 34.8 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 15 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.3 g | 3.2 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Greek dishes with a glycemic index (6), it ranks 6 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is chicken gyros suitable for dieting and for people with diabetes?
Yes, an excellent choice when the fries are left out: its glycemic index is low (≈54) and it keeps you full for a long time.
What is the nutritional value of a complete chicken gyros pita (250 g)?
The wrap provides about 420 kcal, 32 g of excellent protein, 15 g of fat and around 38 g of carbohydrate from the pita and vegetables.
Is tzatziki a healthy sauce in the wrap?
Very healthy: it is based on Greek yoghurt, cucumber, olive oil and garlic, with none of the sugars of mayonnaise and ketchup.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.