Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice and zest)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 pita bread rounds
Tzatziki (2 cups Greek yogurt, 1/2 English cucumber (grated), 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dill, salt to taste)
1 cup sliced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat grill pan. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
Marinate for 15 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor). Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill or pan-sear chicken on medium-high heat until golden and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side). Toss pita in olive oil and warm in oven for 3-4 minutes.
Prepare tzatziki: Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, and salt. Let refrigerate 15 minutes.
Layer chicken, tzatziki, tomatoes, and red onion in pita pockets. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor
Use olive oil as a substitute if unavailable as a marinade base
Tzatziki keeps for 3-4 days refrigerated
For gluten-free version, use gluten-free pita
Add arugula, feta cheese, or pickles for variation
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean/Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional), Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg