Greek Grilled Chicken Pita (Print)
Tender grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and tzatziki in warm pita bread
# What You 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 Make It:
01 - Combine chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. 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 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. Fold or roll pitas and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates juicy, flavorful chicken that tastes like it has been cooking over a Mediterranean grill all afternoon
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes once the chicken has marinated
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling keeps it incredibly juicy
- Squeezing every drop of water from the grated cucumber saves your tzatziki from becoming too thin
03 -
- Pork, lamb or grilled halloumi work beautifully as substitutions for the chicken
- A sprinkle of sumac or fresh mint adds bright, tangy notes