Description
Greek Chicken Pita Pockets are a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean meal made with juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or on-the-go lunches, this easy recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and bold Greek flavors.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Pinch of salt
For the Pita Pockets
- 4 whole wheat or regular pita breads
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup lettuce or spinach
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, and salt.
- Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Cook the Chicken
- Grill, bake, or pan-sear the marinated chicken until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
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Assemble the Pita Pockets
- Warm the pita bread and fill each with sliced chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta.
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Add the Sauce & Serve
- Drizzle with homemade tzatziki sauce and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
