Mediterranean Chicken Pita

Our pita wrap combines lean grilled chicken with plenty of fresh veggies. This recipe is fairly simple: Grill the chicken, make the basic yogurt sauce, assemble and enjoy.

Active time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Mediterranean Chicken Pita

Ingredients

For the grilled chicken

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb (455 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

For the yogurt sauce

• 1/2 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 English cucumber, grated, water squeezed out
• 1 small garlic clove, minced

For the toppings

• 4 Greek pita flat breads 
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 3/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium red onion, minced, if desired

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, before grilling.

Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, and garlic and stir until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the chicken for 12–15 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, grill the chicken on an outdoor grill over medium heat.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into large pieces. While the chicken rests, lightly toast the pita bread.

To assemble, fill each pita with 1/2 chicken breast, 3 tbsp yogurt sauce, 1/2 tomato, and 2–3 slices of cucumber. Top with red onion, if desired, and serve.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 pita wrap + 3 tbsp yogurt sauce

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 461; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 84mg; Sodium: 638mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 36g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 708mg; Iron: 19%; Vitamin A: 8%; Vitamin C: 16%; Calcium: 20%

Originally published September 2019; Updated March 2026

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