Jul 14 2026

Chicken Pita Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Grilled chicken served in a warm pita.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Method

Marinate Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

Grill Chicken

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

  3. 5

    Rest Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Assemble Pita

  1. 6

    Prepare Pita

    While the chicken is resting, warm the whole wheat pita bread on the grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.

  2. 7

    Slice Chicken

    Slice the grilled chicken breasts into thin strips.

  3. 8

    Fill Pita

    To assemble, open each pita pocket and fill with sliced grilled chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve the chicken pita warm, with additional tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.

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