Greek Pita Sandwich
The Greek Pita Sandwich is a delightful fusion of marinated grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce enveloped in warm pita bread. This Mediterranean-inspired meal is not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With fresh ingredients and customizable options, this sandwich promises to transport your taste buds to sunny Greece.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare veggies: Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- Warm pita: Lightly toast pita bread on the grill or in a toaster oven until warm.
- Assemble sandwiches: Open each pita pocket and spread tzatziki inside. Layer with grilled chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with extra tzatziki on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg