Grilled Chicken Pita
This Chicken Pita recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal packed with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki wrapped in warm pita.
Equipment
- Grill or Skillet
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or substitute with butterflied and pounded chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Vinegar-Based Salad Dressing e.g., balsamic vinaigrette, Italian dressing
- Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
To Serve
- 4 Pitas or substitute with naan or preferred flatbread
- 0.5 English Cucumber chopped
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Arugula
- 0.5 cup Red Onion Pickles or use plain sliced red onion
- 1 Ripe Avocado cubed
- 0.5 cup Tzatziki homemade or store-bought
- 4 oz Crumbled Feta
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them in a shallow dish and marinate with the salad dressing for 15 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the cooked chicken to rest, tented with foil, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the pitas.
- Chop the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the pita wraps by spreading 2 tablespoons of tzatziki on each pita. Add chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, arugula, red onion pickles, avocado, and feta.
- Fold the pita around the fillings and enjoy your delicious chicken pita wrap!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or mint. You can also add crispy fries inside for a traditional gyro twist.