Description
Juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki, and soft pita come together to create these flavorful and satisfying Greek Pita Sandwiches that taste like a trip to the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large pita breads
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your equipment: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine ingredients: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare your cooking vessel: Lightly oil the grill pan to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the dish: Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice thinly.
- Cook to perfection: Warm the pita bread in the pan for 30 seconds per side.
- Finishing touches: Layer pita with chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, and tzatziki.
- Serve and enjoy: Wrap and savor your delicious sandwich.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Warm pita before filling to keep it soft and pliable.
- Double the tzatziki sauce—it’s always the first to go!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg