Chicken Pita recipe
A delicious Mediterranean-style chicken pita filled with tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick meal or meal prep!
Equipment
- Instant-Read Digital Meat Thermometer
- High-Quality Chef’s Knife
- Mixing Bowl Set with Lids
- Olive Oil Dispenser
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Step 3: Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
- Step 4: Warm the Pita Bread
- Step 5: Assemble the Chicken Pita
Notes
- Marination Time Matters: For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but overnight will give the juiciest and most flavorful results.
- Pita Warm-Up Tip: If your pita bread is too dry or stiff, sprinkle it with a little water before heating it in a pan or oven. This helps soften the bread and make it more flexible.
- Alternative Proteins: You can swap chicken for grilled shrimp, lamb, falafel, or tofu to create different versions of this pita recipe.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the chicken and tzatziki sauce in advance, then store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble the pitas fresh for the best taste.
- Mess-Free Eating: Wrap the bottom half of the pita in parchment paper or foil to make it easier to hold and eat without spilling.
- Customization Ideas: Add pickled red onions, roasted bell peppers, or spicy harissa sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
- Healthier Version: Use whole wheat pita, increase the number of fresh vegetables, and opt for a low-fat yogurt for the tzatziki sauce.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute the pita with gluten-free flatbread or even use lettuce wraps for a low-carb variation.