Description
Juicy, marinated chicken thighs wrapped in warm pita with fresh veggies and a creamy feta tzatziki sauce. A delicious taste of the Mediterranean at home.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for tzatziki)
- 4-6 whole wheat pita breads
- Toppings: sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, grated cucumber, dill, mint, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer (working in batches if needed). Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave for 20-30 seconds until soft and pliable.
- To assemble: Place a pita on a plate. Add a layer of chicken, then top with red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade. Grilled chicken can be used instead of pan-seared.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean