Notes
Ingredients
For the Chicken:- 1 ½ lbs chicken tenderloins (slice thicker pieces in half lengthwise)
- White or whole wheat pita bread
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Green leaf lettuce
- 5 minute tzatziki sauce (see below)
- ½ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
- ½ cucumber, sliced or chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of fresh dill (optional)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Combine cucumber salad ingredients in a bowlchill until ready to serve.
- Grate cucumber for tzatziki and squeeze out excess water. Stir into yogurt with garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest briefly, then slice.
- Warm pita bread in a dry skillet or oven.
- Layer pita with lettuce, sliced chicken, cucumber salad, feta, and tzatziki. Fold or roll and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes2+ hours gives deeper flavor.
- Squeeze the cucumber thoroughly for tzatziki to avoid a watery sauce.
- Warm the pita right before assembling for easier folding.
Storage
- Chicken: Fridge, airtight container, up to 4 days.
- Tzatziki: Fridge, up to several daystastes better after a day of resting.
- Cucumber salad: Best fresh or within a few hours.
- Reheat: Chicken in a skillet over medium low heat or microwave brieflypita warmed in a dry skillet.
Nutrition Estimate (per serving)
Calories: 371 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1gNutrition values are estimates and will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.
