Description
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with these Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, featuring juicy grilled chicken tucked in soft pita bread and drizzled with creamy tzatziki sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, guaranteed to impress with its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts generously in the marinade.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is roasting, prepare the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Warm pita bread briefly in the oven or on a skillet.
- Serve warm pitas filled with sliced chicken and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with chicken and tzatziki (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg