Description
Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki and Fresh Vegetables is a classic Greek-inspired dish featuring marinated grilled chicken, tangy tzatziki sauce, and crisp vegetables all wrapped in warm pita bread. It’s a flavorful, well-balanced meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- To Serve:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- While chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Warm pita bread on the grill or in a pan.
- Assemble pitas by spreading tzatziki on each bread, adding grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber.
- Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for more flavor.
- Use metal or soaked wooden skewers for grilling.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Tzatziki can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg