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Lemon-Garlic Chicken Pitas

A quick and delicious recipe featuring marinated chicken, roasted bell peppers, and a refreshing feta tzatziki all wrapped in warm pita.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon-Garlic Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 none Juice of 1 lemon Fresh lemon juice for flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • none Salt and pepper to taste
For the Feta Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cucumber, shredded and drained
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • none Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Bell Peppers
  • 2 none bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) Your choice of color
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • none Salt and pepper to taste
Plus
  • none Pita bread (store-bought or homemade) No judgment here!
  • none Fresh parsley or dill for garnish Optional garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well in the marinade. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes.
Prep the Bell Peppers
  1. Slice your bell peppers into strips and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the Peppers
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-25 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Feta Tzatziki
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, crumbled feta, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble Your Pitas
  1. Warm your pita bread slightly and stuff each pita with sliced chicken, roasted bell peppers, and tzatziki.
Garnish
  1. Top with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Notes

Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a faster option and feel free to swap bell peppers for other vegetables.