{"id":334906,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-grilled-chicken-pitas\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T14:47:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T19:47:42","slug":"greek-grilled-chicken-pitas","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-grilled-chicken-pitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Pitas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love? This Greek chicken pita recipe hits all the marks. Chicken pitas are packed with protein and veggies, are easy to make ahead of time and are super customizable to everyone&#8217;s tastes. These pita-pocket sandwiches are fantastic for fast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/fast-kid-friendly-dinners\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/fast-kid-friendly-dinners\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid-friendly dinners<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/healthy-meal-prep-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/healthy-meal-prep-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy meal prep idea<\/a> for the week ahead.<\/p>\n<p>For this recipe, some planning for time is important since you&#8217;ll marinate the chicken in balsamic vinaigrette for a few hours. Don&#8217;t skip that step because the marinade adds flavor and helps the chicken stay moist and tender when it&#8217;s cooked. Then, you can grill the Greek marinated chicken ahead of time so that everything is ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>Come mealtime, enjoy these chicken pitas at the table or on the go\u2014they&#8217;re delicious either way.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Chicken Pitas<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1989804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Greek-Grilled-Chicken-Pitas_TOHAM25_86339_P2_MD_04_17_1b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas Toham25 86339 P2 Md 04 17 1b\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chicken:<\/strong> This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can easily substitute chicken thighs instead if that&#8217;s your preference (save other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-every-cut-of-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-every-cut-of-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chicken cuts<\/a> for different recipes). Make sure to marinate the chicken for the full four hours, if not overnight, to give it the most flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balsamic vinaigrette:<\/strong> Balsamic vinaigrette isn&#8217;t just for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/top-10-green-salads\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/top-10-green-salads\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">green salads<\/a>. It makes a great marinade for chicken and other proteins. Use a store-bought bottle for a quick marinade, or make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/tangy-balsamic-vinaigrette\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/tangy-balsamic-vinaigrette\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">balsamic vinaigrette<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogurt:<\/strong> This is the main ingredient for the cucumber sauce that is poured over the chicken pitas. Greek yogurt is best because it&#8217;s thick and can hold the sauce together. Plus, there are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/benefits-of-greek-yogurt\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/benefits-of-greek-yogurt\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">health benefits of Greek yogurt<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t have Greek yogurt, you can strain regular yogurt overnight until it has thickened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cucumbers:<\/strong> Use fresh cucumbers for the tzatziki-like sauce, and you&#8217;ll also want extra slices to stuff inside the pita along with the chicken, fresh tomato, onion and feta cheese. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/cucumber-varieties\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/cucumber-varieties\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cucumber varieties<\/a>, stick to English, Persian or American slicing cucumbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pitas:<\/strong> Most grocery stores carry pita bread. It is often found in the deli section or in the bread aisle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Marinate the chicken<\/h3>\n<p>Add chicken and balsamic vinaigrette to a bowl, cover and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least four hours or overnight. In a separate small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber and onion, minced parsley, lime juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well and chill until serving.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> You can also marinate the chicken in a food-safe bag, which makes for easy cleanup.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Grill the chicken<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill the chicken, covered, over medium heat, four to seven minutes per side. If you don&#8217;t have a grill, broil the chicken 4 inches from the heat source for the same amount of time. Cook until a thermometer reads 165\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Fill the pitas<\/h3>\n<p>Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, then cut it into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion and cheese. Finish with a drizzle of the cucumber sauce.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em>\u00a0Give the pita a quick toast before serving. Heat it on the stovetop for a minute on each side or even give it a few seconds in the microwave.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1989805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Greek-Grilled-Chicken-Pitas_TOHAM25_86339_P2_MD_04_17_2b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas Toham25 86339 P2 Md 04 17 2b\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Pita Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Substitute a different protein:<\/strong> You can easily substitute a different meat, like pork tenderloin or little meatballs,\u00a0for the chicken. You can also make this vegetarian by using tofu or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/falafel\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/falafel\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">falafel<\/a> balls, or even cooked chickpeas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add herbs:<\/strong> This pita can only benefit from a splash of fresh herbs. Parsley, cilantro or dill would all be delicious here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it gluten-free:<\/strong> If you have to skip the pita, you can still enjoy this meal. Bulk up the greens a bit and make it a Greek chicken salad bowl!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Chicken Pitas<\/h2>\n<p>Store the chicken, sauce and toppings separately in the fridge for up to five days; store the pita at room temperature. When you&#8217;re ready to eat, just fill your pitas and enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Pita Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1989807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Greek-Grilled-Chicken-Pitas_TOHAM25_86339_P2_MD_04_17_4b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas Toham25 86339 P2 Md 04 17 4b\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do you need an outdoor grill to make chicken pitas?<\/h3>\n<p>While the chicken pitas taste amazing when the chicken is cooked over a proper grill\u2014who doesn&#8217;t love that slightly smokey flavor?\u2014you don&#8217;t need a grill to make chicken pitas. Try broiling the Greek marinated chicken in the oven, or cook it in a grill pan or cast-iron skillet on the stove. You can even slice the meat before marinating it and cook it on a sheet pan in a 425\u00b0 oven.<\/p>\n<h3>What can you serve with chicken pitas?<\/h3>\n<p>Greek chicken pitas make a full meal, especially for lunch, but if you want to add more to the spread, you can serve other Mediterranean recipes with chicken pitas. Think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-cauliflower\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-cauliflower\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mediterranean cauliflower<\/a>, a full-flavored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dad-s-greek-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dad-s-greek-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greek salad<\/a> or creamy homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-hummus\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-hummus\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hummus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These easy Greek chicken pitas, stuffed with marinated chicken and a delicious creamy cucumber sauce, are a perfect weeknight meal for 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An easy dinner to make while camping, or anytime.  Made them several times camping this year and it's a camp favorite!!  I do marinate mine in Greek vinaigrette.  Thanks for sharing!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBug"},"reviewBody":"These are so delicious !!!  It's a bit of prep work, but well worth it","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldGoggles"},"reviewBody":"These are great!  The tangy chicken with the cool cucumber sauce and fresh veggies  with feta cheese is a taste explosion in your mouth. We added chopped avacado to ours as well. Everyone liked them adults and children as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLeaf"},"reviewBody":"What I did different: I made my own vinaigrette with balsamic, garlic, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cut the chicken into strips before marinading, this way you can marinade for only ~ 2 hours.  I added dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme to marinade, added more salt and pepper (~ 2X), used arugula in the pita (yum), was really good, but still too bland, will definitely do this again, but next time more spice...especially salt!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cyan8Ball"},"reviewBody":"this was good but i added seasonings to the meat and vinegar  dried onion- dried garlic - oregano - salt and pepper    definitely will do this again - i also used flat pitas with no pockets they are just easier to manage those little half pitas make a 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