Description
A comforting dish combining marinated lemon-garlic chicken, creamy feta tzatziki, and roasted bell peppers, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4–6 pita breads
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Optional: greens, red onion slices, avocado, smoked paprika, hot sauce, olives or capers
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roast halved bell peppers at 450°F (230°C) for 20-25 minutes until charred. Cover to steam, then slice.
- Grill or sauté the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through at 165°F (74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Make the feta tzatziki by mixing yogurt, drained cucumber, feta, dill or parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
- Warm the pita breads and assemble with sliced chicken, roasted peppers, tzatziki, and optional greens or other toppings.
Notes
For a quicker meal, slice chicken thinly before cooking. Tzatziki can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pitas, tzatziki, roasted peppers, easy dinner