Greek Chicken Pita

Greek Chicken Pita

Juicy grilled chicken with fresh vegetables in a warm pita

Yield SERVES 4
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty EASY

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken
    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
  2. Prepare the grill
    Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). If using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat until hot. If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet.
  3. Cook the chicken
    Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers if grilling, or cook directly in a skillet. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Warm the pita bread
    Place pita breads on the grill or in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, just until warm and slightly pliable. You can also microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
  5. Prepare the vegetables
    While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber and tomatoes, slice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Keep them in separate bowls for easy assembly.
  6. Assemble the pitas
    Spread 2-3 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce onto each warm pita. Divide the grilled chicken evenly among the pitas. Top with diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion slices, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
  7. Fold and serve
    Fold the pita over the filling or roll it up like a wrap. Secure with parchment paper or foil if desired. Serve immediately while still warm, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information

425
Calories
per serving
38
Protein
g per serving
32
Carbohydrates
g per serving
18
Total Fat
g per serving
5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
6
Fiber
g per serving
4
Sugar
g per serving
720
Sodium
mg per serving
15
Vitamin C
% DV per serving
12
Iron
% DV per serving

Greek Chicken Pita is Also Known As

Souvlaki Pita, Gyro Pita, Greek Chicken Wrap, Pita Souvlaki or Chicken Gyro