Make these easy Chicken Souvlaki Pitas if you're in the mood for Greek food but don't want to eat out. First, the chicken is marinated in a flavorful marinade made from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. The chicken is baked and then served on pita bread, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. This homemade chicken souvlaki pita is the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for Greek food. Serve with Greek salad or our Crispy Roasted Potatoes!
*Note: Soak your skewers in water for 30-45 minutes to prevent them from burning if you are using wooden skewers.*
What is the difference between gyro and souvlaki?
Gyro refers to thin slices of meat cooked on a rotisserie. In contrast, souvlaki refers to grilled pieces of meat.
What is a souvlaki wrap made of?
A souvlaki wrap comprises pita bread, meat (chicken, lamb, or pork), vegetables such as onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.
How many calories are in a souvlaki wrap?
There are 460 calories in each chicken souvlaki wrap.
What do you eat with souvlaki?
You can serve chicken souvlaki with Greek lemon rice, salad, or roasted potatoes.
Ingredients
1/2 English Cucumber, grated
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 clove Garlic, minced
Zest of 1 Lemon
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Chives, minced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 cup Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
Zest of 1 Lemon
Juice of 2 Lemons
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Shallots, minced
3 tablespoons Fresh Dill Weed, minced
3 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, minced
1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
6 warm Whole-Wheat Pita Bread
1 medium head of Romaine Lettuce, sliced
1 large Tomato, sliced
1/4 Red Onion, peeled, thinly sliced
Instructions
Place the cucumber into a fine mesh strainer and squeeze the excess moisture.
Place the cucumber into a bowl along with the remaining tzatziki sauce ingredients and stir until combined.
Cover the tzatziki sauce with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, garlic cloves, shallots, dill weed, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until it is combined.
Next, add the chicken breasts and toss to coat in the marinade. Let the chicken breasts marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
Soak the skewers in water and preheat the oven to 375 °F.
Remove the chicken breasts from the fridge, thread them onto the skewers, and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cook the chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes, turning them over every 4-5 minutes until they are fully cooked.
Place the pita bread onto a platter and top with the lettuce.
Remove the chicken breasts from the skewers and place them on top of the lettuce.
Add the tomato and sliced red onions and drizzle the tzatziki sauce over each pita.
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