This Mediterranean Greek chicken pita pocket is a super healthy lunch idea plus its full of flavor!
If you’ve had Mediterranean food, you know it’s healthy, easy to make and full of flavor! My favorite lunch to meal prep is this whole wheat pita pocket filled with grilled chicken strips, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce. It’s one of my absolute best healthy lunch ideas to make when I’m craving chicken for lunch.
You can serve this healthy lunch with a side of mixed greens or hummus if you want or its good on its own as well! Adjust ingredients and portion sizes as needed to fit within the desired calorie range. These Greek Chicken Pita Pockets are deliciously flavorful and packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients that you will fall in love with.
Greek Chicken Pita Pocket
Ingredients
For the Greek Chicken:
- 1 pound about 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For assembling the Pita Pockets:
- 4 whole wheat pita bread rounds
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce store-bought or homemade
Optional toppings;
- Sliced black olives chopped fresh parsley, sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the other ingredients for the pita pockets.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato, slice the red onion, crumble the feta cheese, and set aside.
- Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread rounds on the grill or in the oven according to package instructions.
- To assemble the pita pockets, open each warmed pita bread round and fill it with sliced grilled chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- You can add optional toppings such as sliced black olives, chopped fresh parsley, or sliced bell peppers.
- Serve the Greek Chicken Pita Pockets with a side salad or with hummus!
Notes
Nutritional Information (approximate, based on specific ingredients and quantities used): Calories: Approximately 500-600 calories per serving (1 pita pocket) Protein: Approximately 30-35 grams Fat: Approximately 15-20 grams Carbohydrates: Approximately 45-50 grams Fiber: Approximately 6-8 grams Try our pumpkin hummus with these pita pockets!
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