Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Serves: 4

A simple, customizable lunch or dinner that supports a variety of dietary needs and preferences- featuring lightly seasoned chicken, creamy tzatziki, and soft warm pita bread. Get creative with your toppings!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 large boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper (optional)

• Juice of ½ lemon (or 1 tablespoon bottled)

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated or finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh or dried dill

• Salt to taste
  

For Assembly:

• 4 pita breads or wraps

• Optional: chopped lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion

1. Marinate the Chicken (5 minutes)

• In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

• Add the chicken and coat well. Let sit while you prep sauce.

Option: Skip marinating if in a hurry—just rub the spices directly before cooking. 

2. Make the Tzatziki Sauce

• In a small bowl, mix:

• Yogurt

• Grated cucumber

• Garlic

• Olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Dill

• Salt
  

• Stir well. Chill in the fridge if possible (makes it taste better).
  

3. Cook the Chicken (10–15 minutes)

• Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat.

• Cook chicken 5–7 minutes on each side until done (not pink inside).

• Let cool for a minute, then slice thin.

Option: Bake chicken at 400°F for 20 minutes.

4. Warm the Pitas

• Warm pita in the microwave (15 seconds) or in a dry pan (30 seconds per side).
  

5. Assemble Your Pitas

• Add sliced chicken

• Spoon on tzatziki

• Add lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or anything else you like