Description
Juicy lemon-garlic chicken strips served in warm pitas with a refreshing, creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce. A fast, healthy, and vibrant Mediterranean-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
- 4 pita breads
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean cloth. Mix with Greek yogurt, dill, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in batches and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Warm the pita breads in a dry pan or microwave for a few seconds until soft.
- Spread a generous layer of the cucumber sauce inside each pita.
- Fill the pitas with cooked chicken and fold. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean