Mediterranean · Sandwich

Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

Lemon-oregano chicken with cucumber, tomato, onion, lettuce, and tzatziki in pita.

Chicken Souvlaki Pitas recipe

25 minutes prep · 15 minutes cooking · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Chicken breast
  • 4 item Pita breads
  • 1.5 item Cucumber
  • 2 item Roma tomatoes
  • 0.5 item Red onion
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce
  • 0.75 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 item Lemon
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried dill
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.75 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Make the tzatziki: grate half a cucumber, squeeze it dry, then mix it with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and a pinch of salt; cover and chill.
  2. Season chicken with the remaining lemon and the herb-spice blend.
  3. Grill or sear until browned and the thickest part reaches 165°F, then rest for 5 minutes and slice.
  4. Chop the remaining cucumber, tomato, onion, and lettuce; warm pita breads until flexible.
  5. Fill pitas with vegetables and chicken, then spoon the chilled homemade tzatziki over the filling.

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