Easy Chicken Pitas with Greek Yogurt Sauce
These Chicken Pitas with Light Yogurt Sauce are a quick and healthy meal packed with Mediterranean flavor—perfect for lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Light Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other:
- 4 pita breads
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Warm the pita breads in a toaster or oven until they are soft and pliable.
- Spread a generous amount of the prepared yogurt sauce on each warm pita bread. Top with the cooked chicken and sautéed onions.
- Sprinkle the assembled chicken pitas with freshly chopped herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy!