Greek Grilled Chicken Pita (Print)

Tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, nestled in warm pita with fresh vegetables and homemade tzatziki sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Tzatziki Sauce

10 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
11 - 1/2 medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
12 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
14 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Serving

16 - 4 large pita breads
17 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
18 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
19 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
20 - 1.8 oz lettuce, shredded
21 - Optional: crumbled feta cheese, olives

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - Briefly warm the pita breads on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki on each pita. Top with sliced grilled chicken, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, and optional feta or olives. Fold or roll pitas and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty, tenderizing the chicken while infusing it with that perfect Greek diner flavor
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes active time, but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
02 -
  • Never skip squeezing the cucumber for tzatziki, or you will end up with a sad, watery sauce by serving time
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non-negotiable for juicy meat
03 -
  • Score your chicken lightly with shallow cuts on both sides to help the marinade penetrate deeper
  • Brush the grill grates with a paper towel dipped in oil right before cooking to prevent sticking

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