Description
A fresh and healthy Mediterranean-style dinner featuring juicy grilled chicken breast paired with a creamy, chilled cucumber yogurt sauce, all tucked into warm, soft pitas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 4 large pita breads
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water using a paper towel or clean cloth.
- Mix the squeezed cucumber with Greek yogurt, lemon zest, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil.
- Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165F).
- Warm the pitas in a separate dry pan for 30 seconds per side until soft.
- Spread a generous amount of cucumber sauce inside each warm pita and fill with the grilled chicken.
- Top with optional fresh vegetables like red onion or tomato slices and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean