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Greek Style Chicken Pittas

Cultural Context

Greek Style Chicken Pittas are a beloved street food in Greece, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. They embody the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Traditionally, these pittas are filled with marinated grilled chicken and a variety of fresh vegetables, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce. Today, they have gained popularity worldwide, with variations that may include different proteins or sauces to cater to diverse tastes.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
4 pieces pita bread
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups mixed salad (peppers, cucumber, tomato)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative that can mimic the tanginess.

1

Slice chicken breast into strips.

2

Add chicken to a bowl.

3

Squeeze in a load of lemon juice, removing the seeds.

4

Add about a tablespoon of garlic, black pepper, and a little bit of salt to the bowl.

5

Mix the chicken and marinade well and let it sit for a moment.

6

In another bowl, add Greek yogurt and finely diced cucumber, then add a tiny bit of oregano and mix well.

7

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over high heat.

8

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook, stirring to prevent burning, until done.

9

Toast the pita bread in a toaster.

10

Once the chicken is cooked, slice the toasted pita open.

11

Stuff the pita with mixed salad, then add the cooked chicken.

12

Top with the cucumber and Greek yogurt mixture.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

pantoastermixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chicken PitaPita Gyros

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