Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki
Street-food favorite made light: marinated chicken, cool homemade tzatziki and crisp veggies in a warm pita.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread, wraps or buns.
- Dairy-free: Use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 Whole-wheat pita
- 1/4 cup Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 Cucumber, grated
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Fresh dill
- 1/2 Tomato, sliced
- 2 tbsp Red onion, sliced
Directions
- Marinate chicken in oil, lemon, oregano, salt and pepper for 15 minutes; thread on skewers.
- Grill or broil 8–10 minutes, turning once.
- Tzatziki: squeeze grated cucumber dry, then mix with yogurt, garlic, dill and a squeeze of lemon.
- Warm pita, add chicken, tomato, onion and tzatziki.
Calorie breakdown
Chicken 185 · oil 40 · pita 170 · tzatziki 40 · veggies 20
Helpful for this recipe
Stainless steel skewersShop on Amazon →Grill panShop on Amazon →How to choose real extra virgin olive oilRead the guide →Our guide to safe, non-toxic cookwareSee picks →