Description
Greek Chicken Pita Bowls are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken breast (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 4 rounds of pita bread
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups), halved
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt preferred)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt, lemon juice, diced cucumber, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined and chill in the refrigerator.
- Toast the pita bread until warm and slightly crispy. Cut into quarters or halves.
- In serving bowls, place sliced chicken, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Keep tzatziki sauce separate to maintain the pita’s texture.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled halloumi or chickpeas.
- For gluten-free, use lettuce wraps instead of pita.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken, Pita Bowls, Mediterranean, Healthy Recipe