When you make these 7 easy Greek recipes from Hey Grill Hey, you’ll bring the Mediterranean flavor to your backyard. Featuring everything from smoky gyro meat and marinated chicken to creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, you’ll turn your gathering into a Greek feast.

7 Greek-Style Recipes for the Grill and Smoker

If you’re craving Mediterranean flavors but don’t want to leave home, you’ve come to the right place. Greek food is all about fresh herbs, bright citrus, savory meats, and plenty of garlic, and it just so happens those flavors were made for the grill and smoker.

Think juicy skewers, smoky meats, creamy sauces, and even burgers with a Mediterranean twist. Whether you’re throwing a backyard feast for friends or just looking to spice up a weeknight dinner, these Greek-inspired recipes will bring a little Greek flair straight to your backyard.

1. Homemade Greek Seasoning

Mediterranean flavors make everything taste just a little better, and this homemade Greek Seasoning captures all those traditional tastes in one simple blend. This seasoning has the perfect balance of citrusy lemon, earthy herbs like oregano and rosemary, and just enough garlic to tie it all together. It works beautifully on grilled chicken, lamb, and vegetables, bringing those bright, herbaceous Greek flavors to your everyday grilling without any fuss.

Consider this your ticket to authentic Greek flavor without leaving home.

2. Smoked Gyro Meat

This gyro meat tastes like a perfect blend of Mediterranean meets Middle Eastern spices, all with a touch of wood smoke. The combination of beef and lamb creates the perfect texture and flavor profile that’s been perfected in Greek kitchens for generations. Low and slow smoking transforms this meat blend into something incredibly tender and flavorful that’s perfect for piling high inside a pita with fresh tzatziki sauce and vegetables.

This smoked gyro meat brings restaurant flavor to your backyard with beef and lamb.

3. Smoked Chicken Gyros

When you want to turn your backyard into the best Greek spot in town, you want these Smoked Chicken Gyros. You get all those irresistible Mediterranean flavors, but with the added bonus of wood smoke. Juicy chicken thighs get a soak in a simple white wine marinade before hitting your grill or smoker. While your chicken takes in the rich smoke, you’re free to prep all the fresh toppings to make your gyros pop.

Smoked chicken thighs with pitas and tzatziki create a true Greek street food experience.

4. Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

If you’re looking for a fresh way to make chicken on the grill, this Chicken Souvlaki delivers big time. The marinade layers in garlic, paprika, lemon, white wine, and Greek seasoning for a flavor that’s zesty, savory, and just a little smoky. Skewered and grilled hot and fast, the chicken stays tender inside with lovely charring outside. Perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard BBQs, or meal prep sessions.

Turn simple chicken breasts into flavor-packed skewers with this Greek Chicken Souvlaki.

5. Marinated Greek Chicken

This Marinated Greek Chicken deserves a spot at your backyard cookout. A white wine and lemon marinade infuses your chicken with bright, savory flavor before it hits the grill, while my two-zone cooking method ensures you lock all that juicy tenderness inside a beautifully char-kissed exterior. It’s easy enough for weeknight dinners but impressive enough for entertaining guests with authentic Greek flavors.

A simple marinade and quick grilling make this the perfect Mediterranean centerpiece.

6. Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

Your grilled Greek meats hit different when served with a side of fresh Tzatziki Sauce. This traditional Greek yogurt-based sauce has been the go-to condiment for grilled lamb, chicken, and gyros for generations. This version brings tangy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, fresh garlic, and bright lemon juice together in just a few minutes for a cooling contrast to your rich, tender meats that doubles perfectly as a dip.

This sauce comes together in just ten minutes and complements any Mediterranean meal.

7. Curried Lamb Burger

While the traditional beef burger is perfectly fine, when you have a craving for something with more oomph, these lamb burgers are going to hit the spot. The lamb patty is seasoned with aromatic curry spices and grilled to juicy perfection, then topped with tangy tzatziki and bright, herbal mint sauce. For an even more authentic experience, swap traditional buns for warm pita bread with diced tomatoes and onions.

A delectable gyro in burger form with juicy curried lamb, feta, tzatziki, and mint.

Go Greek with Hey Grill Hey

It’s your turn to fire up the grill so you can bring these Greek recipes to life! Give them a try, then come back to rate the recipes. Make sure to leave a comment so I know how they turned out for you. Your feedback helps the rest of the Hey Grill Hey community discover awesome recipes.

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