Description
A delicious and easy-to-make chicken pita recipe featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 pita breads
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 cup fresh arugula or lettuce
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Cook the marinated chicken on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest.
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Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a skillet.
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Assemble the pitas by spreading tzatziki sauce inside, then layering with arugula or lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
Notes
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For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
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Ensure the cucumber is well-drained to prevent a watery tzatziki sauce.
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Customize with additional toppings like avocado or roasted peppers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Pita Recipe, Easy Chicken Pita, Grilled Chicken Pita