Chicken Pitas
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with Chicken Pitas, featuring tender grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing all served in warm pita pockets. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Grill or grill pan
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for grilling Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips.
- Cut the pita breads in half to form pockets.
- Fill each pita pocket with a layer of lettuce, followed by the grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the fillings and serve immediately.
Notes
You can add your favorite vegetables or swap for other proteins like turkey or grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
Serve with a side of hummus for dipping.
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours before grilling.