Chicken Pita Recipe
Chargrilled marinated chicken served on a pita with lettuce, onion, tomato, and tzatziki on the side.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Chicken Pita
Method
Instructions for Chicken Pita
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Pita
While the chicken is resting, warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side until slightly toasted.
- 4
Assemble the Pita
Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Open each warm pita and fill with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and red onion. Add the grilled chicken strips on top.
- 5
Serve
Serve the chicken pitas with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping.
