Greek Chicken Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

GREEK CHICKEN PITAS



Greek Chicken Pitas image

Greek-style chicken pitas. Instead of yogurt sauce, you can substitute Tzatziki sauce.

Provided by AREMAYER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 6h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
4 pita bread rounds, cut in half

Steps:

  • Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Season chicken with lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice; place on top of onions.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, and cucumber. Refrigerate until chicken is done cooking.
  • When chicken is done, fill pita halves with chicken, and top with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 531.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce image

Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.

Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
6 wooden skewers, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS



Chicken Souvlaki Pitas image

These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. - Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium lemons, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 pita pocket halves
1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber and sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

More about "greek chicken pitas with tzatziki sauce recipes"

GREEK CHICKEN PITAS WITH HOMEMADE TZATZIKI SAUCE
greek-chicken-pitas-with-homemade-tzatziki-sauce image
2019-07-11 Gyro Recipe: Greek Pita’s with Tzatziki July 11, 2019 by Tangled with Taste 2 Comments Greek Pita’s stuffed with grilled chicken, tomatoes, …
From tangledwithtaste.com
Reviews 2
Calories 250 per serving
Estimated Reading Time 3 mins


TRYING TO EAT LEAN-EASY GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS …
trying-to-eat-lean-easy-greek-grilled-chicken-pitas image
2015-04-08 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried. 1 clove or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic. 1 small cucumber. salt & pepper. Peel and seed the …
From easypeasypleasy.com
Servings 4
Estimated Reading Time 2 mins


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZAZIKI SAUCE AND PITA …
greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzaziki-sauce-and-pita image
2017-05-03 Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook over medium high for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from grill transfer to plate and brush …
From yummiestfood.com


GREEK CHICKEN PITAS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE
greek-chicken-pitas-with-tzatziki-sauce image
2010-02-26 1 medium onion, thinly sliced. Tzatziki Sauce: If you have a food processor, put garlic, cucumber, dill and mint in the processor. Pulse to chop fine and then put in medium size bowl. Add sour cream, lemon, salt and pepper. …
From cookingwithsugar.com


CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - REAL GREEK …
chicken-gyros-recipe-with-tzatziki-sauce-real-greek image
2018-07-23 Add a drop of olive oil to a frying pan and heat over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the first pita flatbread. Cook for 3-4 minutes flipping it once. Repeat process for the remaining flatbreads. To each …
From realgreekrecipes.com


HOMEMADE CHICKEN GYROS (WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE & PITA)
homemade-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki-sauce-pita image
How to Make Gyros. Whisk together Greek chicken marinade and pour into baggie. Place chicken in bag and let marinate 2 to 4 hours. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through. Cut into strips. While the chicken is …
From cookingclassy.com


GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - EAT …
greek-chicken-kabobs-with-tzatziki-sauce-eat image
2020-08-12 Grill the kabobs. Pre-heat the grill on medium-high heat and place the skewers on the grill, cooking about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Feel free to brush the reserved marinade over top as they cook for even more flavor! Make the …
From eatyourselfskinny.com


EASY GREEK TZATZIKI CHICKEN SALAD - HOST THE TOAST
easy-greek-tzatziki-chicken-salad-host-the-toast image
2015-06-03 3/4 cup reduced fat greek yogurt. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 medium cucumber, chopped. 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken. 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered. 1/2 medium onion, …
From hostthetoast.com


GREEK CHICKEN PITAS RECIPE - RECIPETIPS.COM
greek-chicken-pitas-recipe-recipetipscom image
4 pita rounds, halved; 1 bottle Tzatziki sauce; 1 cup lettuce, shredded (optional) 1 tomato, chopped (optional) 1 jar pepperocinis; Directions. PREP. 10 mins. COOK . 6 + hrs READY IN. 6 + hrs Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. …
From recipetips.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE | RECIPETIN EATS
greek-chicken-gyros-recipe-recipetin-eats image
2020-05-24 Brush the outdoor grill with oil, then preheat on medium high. Or heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan over medium high heat. Remove chicken from Marinade. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden …
From recipetineats.com


GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN PITAS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
grilled-greek-chicken-pitas-with-tzatziki-sauce image
2014-05-29 Instructions. Place chicken, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt in a large zip-closed bag. Move bag all around to coat the chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate at least one-half hour or up …
From wishesndishes.com


GREEK SHEET PAN CHICKEN WITH TZATZIKI AND CHARRED PITA
greek-sheet-pan-chicken-with-tzatziki-and-charred-pita image
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary. 1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano. 8 pieces chicken, boneless, skinless thighs (cut into thirds top to bottom) and breasts combined, cut into …
From rachaelrayshow.com


GREEK CHICKEN SOUVLAKI RECIPE WITH TZATZIKI {VIDEO}
greek-chicken-souvlaki-recipe-with-tzatziki-video image
2018-06-11 Prepare the marinade. In the bowl of a small food processor, add garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice (do NOT add the dried bay leaves yet). Pulse until well combined. Place …
From themediterraneandish.com


GREEK CHICKEN SOUVLAKI RECIPE (SKEWERS) WITH TZATZIKI
greek-chicken-souvlaki-recipe-skewers-with-tzatziki image
Cook the chicken souvlaki (skewers) for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely coloured on all sides and cooked through. While your chicken souvlaki is cooking, prepare the pita breads. Preheat the oven to …
From mygreekdish.com


TZATZIKI ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PITA RECIPE | LIVESTRONG.COM
tzatziki-rotisserie-chicken-pita-recipe-livestrongcom image
2018-11-13 DIRECTIONS. 1 Season the chicken breast meat (preferably while warm) with the garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin. 2 Stuff the seasoned chicken into the pita halves along with the tomato, lettuce, onion, and …
From livestrong.com


HOW TO MAKE GREEK CHICKEN PITAS | AN EASY GREEK …
how-to-make-greek-chicken-pitas-an-easy-greek image
2018-07-23 Dice the chicken into one inch pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, parsley, red wine vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper together. Stir in the chicken, evenly coating it, then …
From thekittchen.com


SHEET PAN CHICKEN PITAS WITH TZATZIKI RECIPE - PINCH OF …
sheet-pan-chicken-pitas-with-tzatziki-recipe-pinch-of image
2020-01-22 Video. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix chicken ingredients in a bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes. Mix all tzatziki ingredients. On a sheet pan, toss the peppers with olive oil and salt. On a second sheet pan, place the chicken …
From pinchofyum.com


CHICKEN AND TZATZIKI IN PITA POCKETS - THE BEST OF LIFE® …
chicken-and-tzatziki-in-pita-pockets-the-best-of-life image
2020-12-28 Tzatziki Sauce Directions. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, English cucumber, dill, garlic cloves, olive oil to food processor or blender and combine. Pour Tzatziki sauce into serving dish or squeeze bottle. Build the chicken …
From bestoflifemag.com


GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN PITAS WITH SIMPLE TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE
grilled-greek-chicken-pitas-with-simple-tzatziki-sauce image
2013-03-15 Directions: Place chicken, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt in a large zip-closed bag. Move bag all around to coat the chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate at ...
From sheknows.com


GREEK CHICKEN PITA POCKETS WITH HOMEMADE TZATZIKI
2019-05-08 1 cucumber, sliced. The Recipe. 1. To make the chicken: Mix together the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic and a pinch or two of salt and pepper together in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add the chicken and coat it with the yogurt mixture. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 12. 2.
From unwrittenrecipes.com
Estimated Reading Time 4 mins


CHICKEN PITA WITH HOMEMADE TZATZIKI - MORE MOMMA
Grab the marinade ingredients and a large gallon size ziplock bag. Add the yogurt, garlic, salt, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, pepper and lemon juice to the bag. Add the chicken to the marinade. Remove the excess air and seal. Place the baggie in a baking dish to prevent any spillage and marinate for up to 4 hours.
From moremomma.com


GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE WITH PITA - THE FOOD CHARLATAN
2022-03-29 Brush the top of each pita with a small amount of olive oil, just enough to coat. Sprinkle the top with a few shakes of Za’atar seasoning, to taste. Bake at 350 for about 5-8 minutes, until the pita is slightly crisp on the edges but …
From thefoodcharlatan.com


GREEK PITA WRAPS WITH CHICKEN - HOMEMADE TZATZIKI - EMILYFABULOUS
2020-12-24 1/2 cup water. Place the water, salt, sugar, and vinegar into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into a jar with the sliced onions. Cool at room temp for an hour and then place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
From emilyfabulous.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS - THE COUNTRY COOK
2022-06-25 Instructions. Pound the chicken flat, to about ¼ inch thickness. Place all of the marinade ingredients: garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, seasoned salt and Greek seasoning into a bowl and combine. Pour the marinade into a large ziploc bag.
From thecountrycook.net


GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS WITH TZATZIKI - THERESCIPES.INFO
Greek Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki - Three Hungry Boys top www.threehungryboys.com. Peel, seed and dice cucumber into ½ inch pieces. Place in colander and sprinkle with salt. place something heavy on top of cucumber and let drain for 20-30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, mint, and pepper.
From therecipes.info


LEMONY GREEK CHICKEN PITAS WITH OVEN-ROASTED FRIES | PWWB
2022-01-05 Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the fries & set aside for serving. Roast the Greek chicken: Transfer the marinated chicken to a small baking sheet. Once the fries have roasted 20 minutes & you flip them, transfer to the top rack of the oven. Roast 10-15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the oven.
From playswellwithbutter.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE – MODERN HONEY
2017-04-26 Instructions. Place chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano in bag and let marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours. The ideal time is 24 hours. To make tzatziki sauce, stir together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, dill, and garlic. Stir in grated cucumber and taste for seasonings.
From modernhoney.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH AUTHENTIC TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - THE ...
2021-01-22 Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy. Next, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber, tomatoes and red onion. Also, get the feta cheese ready for the Greek Gyro toppings.
From thewanderlustkitchen.com


CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS | CHICKEN.CA
Refrigerate until ready to use. Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Add to a plastic bag along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt and oregano. Seal bag and use your hands to work marinade through chicken. Place in refrigerator to marinate 1 …
From chicken.ca


HEALTHY GREEK CHICKEN WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - LIVELY TABLE
2016-08-01 Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165°F. Remove from grill and slice. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.
From livelytable.com


HOMEMADE GREEK CHICKEN GYRO RECIPE - MY GREEK DISH
Preheat the oven to 250C. Use a cooking brush to oil the pita breads on both sides and season with salt and oregano. Place a large oven tray (upside down) at the bottom of the oven and place the pita breads on top of the tray. Bake for 2-3 minutes. Chicken gyro is usually served wrapped, like a sandwich.
From mygreekdish.com


GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - MY MONTANA KITCHEN
2021-04-19 Instructions. For the chicken marinade, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Pour into a plastic bag or container with the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce by first grating the cucumbers.
From mymontanakitchen.com


GREEK CHICKEN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE - MEGAN VS KITCHEN
2021-05-25 Add chicken to the bowl, covering in the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 10 hours. Preheat to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Fold chicken in half (similar to how it was packaged) and place the chicken on the pan. Place cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
From meganvskitchen.com


GREEK YOGURT MARINATED CHICKEN PITAS - THE SAVVY SPOON
2020-06-24 Instructions. Mix together 1 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 lemon juiced, 3 tbs. olive oil, 2 tsp. dried oregano in a mixing bowl. Season diced chicken with 1 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. pepper, then add to marinate. Place into refrigerator for 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
From thesavvyspoon.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI - AHEAD OF THYME
2022-05-30 Lightly brush olive oil over grill pan. Heat the grill over medium high heat for about 5 minutes, until sizzling hot. Cook the chicken for 7 minutes on each side, or until its internal temperature reaches 165 F (75 C). Assemble the pitas. Warm the pitas on the grill, about 1-2 minutes per side.
From aheadofthyme.com


GREEK PITAS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - SIMPLYMADEEATS.COM
2021-09-07 Ingredients & How to Make the Greek Pitas: Total Time for Greek Pitas: 55 minutes (Make these when tzatziki is cooling in the fridge) 10 minutes to prep, 35 minutes to bake, 10 minutes to cool. Ingredients for the Greek Pitas: 6 pack of Pita bread; 2 cups of Spinach or romaine lettuce; 1 cucumber sliced thin
From simplymadeeats.com


GREEK CHICKEN WITH TZATZIKI ON PITA — SIMPLE AND VERSATILE
2018-04-29 Add the chicken and let it cook for about 4 minutes before turning. Turn the chicken, and allow to cook for 4 – 6 more minutes, until it reaches 165F/74C. Remove from heat, place on a plate, and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Cut the chicken into slices, approximately ¼ inch/¾ cms.
From mezzeandtapas.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE | JDS | COPY ME THAT
Your free recipe manager, shopping list, and meal planner! ... Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce. modernhoney.com Jds . loading... X. Ingredients. Chicken Marinade: 2 lbs. Chicken Breast cut into pieces; 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice ; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 …
From copymethat.com


GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS WITH VEGGIES! + VIDEO!
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken & Veggies. Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer size plastic bag. Combine 2 tablespoons of the marinade with the chopped veggies. Next, add the remaining marinade to a large zip-top bag/bowl along with the chicken.
From carlsbadcravings.com


CHICKEN GYRO RECIPE | KITCHN
2022-06-21 Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the chicken onto onto a large rimmed baking sheet and space them evenly apart; scrape any excess marinade left in the bowl over chicken.
From thekitchn.com


CHICKEN TZATZIKI BOWLS. - HALF BAKED HARVEST
2022-04-04 Preheat the oven to 425° F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edges. 3. Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, avocado, lemon, dill, salt, and pepper. 4.
From halfbakedharvest.com


MEAL-PREP GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGGIES WITH TZATZIKI - GIMME …
To assemble: Place 1/2 cup of brown rice into each meal prep bowl. Divide chicken and veggies mixture into the 4 meal-prep bowls. Cut 2 whole wheat pitas into 8 slices each. Place 4 slices of pita into each bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 4-5 days. To re-heat, Remove pita and heat chicken and veggies for 2-3 minutes in the microwave.
From gimmedelicious.com


TOASTED PITAS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE | VALERIE'S KITCHEN
2013-07-26 For slightly crisp but still pliable pitas: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly brush both sides of pita rounds with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cut each round in quarters. Place on an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes. Remove from oven.
From fromvalerieskitchen.com


CHICKEN PITAS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE : OPTIMAL RESOLUTION LIST
Explore RAMDOM_KEYWORD for thousands of unique, creative recipes. Vegetarian Recipe. Vegetarian Burger Recipes Using Beans Air Fryer Indian Vegetarian Recipes Recipes With Beans Vegetarian ...
From recipeschoice.com


GREEK CHICKEN PITAS | DINNER RECIPE | FAMILY FRIENDLY MEAL
2022-03-28 romaine lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions or any toppings you wish. Make your marinade for the chicken skewers the day before so your chicken can marinate overnight. Make your Tzatziki Sauce a day or two ahead of pita night so the flavors have more time to come together. Day of, cook your chicken skewers according to the recipe.
From themaverickobserver.com


Related Search