Description
Flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken gyro pita pockets filled with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce tucked into soft pita bread. This fresh and satisfying handheld meal is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
- 2 tomatoes, diced or sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: olive oil drizzle
- Optional: feta cheese or olives for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the sliced chicken and toss well to coat. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill or parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Warm the pita bread slightly so it becomes soft and flexible.
- Fill each pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the cooked chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Spoon the yogurt sauce over the chicken.
- Finish with optional olive oil drizzle, feta cheese, or olives if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness and flavor.
- Store-bought tzatziki can be used instead of homemade yogurt sauce.
- Feta cheese and olives add extra Mediterranean flavor.
- This recipe can be served as a bowl instead of pita pockets for a low-carb option.
- Keep vegetables and sauce separate until serving for the freshest texture.
- Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat chicken gently before assembling the pita pockets.
- Grilling the chicken adds a smoky flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
