Greek Grilled Chicken Pita (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy marinated chicken in warm pita with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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 Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
02 - In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
04 - Warm the pita breads, either briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet.
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.
06 - Fold or roll pitas and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade does double duty tenderizing the chicken while building layers of flavor that stand up to bold toppings
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes after marinating making it perfect for weeknight dinners that feel special
02 -
- Skipping the step of squeezing liquid from your cucumber results in thin, watery tzatziki that makes pitas soggy within minutes
- Cold chicken placed on a hot grill sticks aggressively so let your marinated meat sit at room temperature for twenty minutes before cooking
03 -
- Letting chicken rest after grilling is non negotiable for juicy results
- Brush pitas lightly with olive oil before warming for extra flavor and slight crispness