Make these tasty Chicken Pitas for a fresh meal that's packed with flavor and perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. They're filled with perfectly tender seasoned chicken and caramelized onions, all tucked into soft pita bread.
Top them with a homemade yogurt sauce with all of your favorite herbs for even more refreshing flavor. Thanks to simple ingredients, this is an easy and wholesome recipe that's sure to delight and impress!
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🩵 About This Recipe
These incredible open-faced chicken pita wraps combine juicy chicken with perfectly cooked onions and a creamy yogurt sauce. The result is great for a quick dinner or a nice hearty lunch!
You'll love how easy it is to put each chicken pita sandwich together, and they're made with simple and common ingredients for easy prep and shopping.
Along with my Skillet Chicken Fajitas and these Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, this has become one of my go-to quick and easy chicken dinners!
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- yogurt sauce - I made my homemade yogurt sauce with lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper, and of course Greek yogurt!
- chicken breasts - a lean and healthy base for the pita.
- onion - adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor.
- garlic - I prefer to use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but feel free to use jarred minced garlic or even garlic paste if it's easier.
- pita bread - has a soft yet slightly chewy texture and holds everything together.
- fresh cilantro - adds a fresh flavor that enhances the overall brightness to the pita.
🔪 Let's Make Chicken Pitas!
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Make Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for your yogurt sauce and set aside.
Cook Chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet and add pieces of chicken. Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side and remove from the pan.
Cook Onions
In the same skillet, add sliced onion and garlic and cook until softened.
Spread Sauce
To each pita, spread a spoonful of the yogurt sauce.
Assemble Chicken Pitas
Add cooked chicken and onions to your pitas, then garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Save time on prep by using pre-sliced onion or chicken.
- To heat all the pitas at once, wrap them in some foil and pop them in the oven at 200 degrees F.
- Add more garnishes like crumbled feta, diced tomato, minced red onion, parsley, shredded lettuce, or sliced cucumbers.
- Serve these chicken pitas as appetizers by slicing the pitas in halves or quarters.
❔ FAQs
Choosing whole wheat pita bread is one way to make it a bit better for you. Otherwise, it's the same as most other kinds of simple bread when it come to nutrition.
Gyro refers to meat that's been cooked a specific way, usually on some kind of rotary. Oftentimes, pita bread is used as the container for gyros!
No, these are two different kinds of bread. Naan tends to be a bit softer and fluffier because the dough has more fat in it from ingredients like butter or yogurt, and pita is a bit denser.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- For more flavor, add seasonings like smoked paprika or cumin. You can also add red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Give your yogurt sauce a little extra tang by mixing in a scoop of sour cream.
- If you're not a fan of cilantro, fresh parsley also works as a good garnish.
- For a low-carb option, replace the pitas with large pieces of lettuce.
Kristin's Kitchen Tip
Give the pitas a little toast before assembling! They'll be warm and slightly crispy outside but still soft inside.
🥡 Storage and Reheating
One your chicken and onions have cooled, transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also refrigerate the yogurt sauce separately. The chicken and onions can be frozen for several months, but the yogurt sauce won't do well in the freezer.
To reheat, return the chicken and onions to a pan over medium heat or zap them in the microwave. From frozen, let them thaw in the fridge beforehand.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
These chicken pitas pair perfectly with a nice healthy side salad! Serve them with a Quinoa Cucumber Tomato Salad, this Chickpea Pasta Salad, a big bowl of Cucumber Salad, or this classic Kale Caesar Salad!
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📋 Recipe Card
Chicken Pitas With Homemade Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
For the light yogurt sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pitas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 pita breads
- Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the yogurt sauce. Set aside.1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced, Salt and pepper to taste
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.1 onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Warm the pita breads in a toaster or oven until they are soft and pliable.4 pita breads
- To assemble the pitas, spread a generous amount of the yogurt sauce on each pita bread. Top with the cooked chicken, sautéed onions, and garnish with fresh cilantro (if desired).Cilantro, chopped
Notes
- Use pre-sliced chicken and/or onion to reduce prep time.
- Minced garlic from a jar is a quick substitute for fresh garlic.
- Heat all the pita bread at once by wrapping them in foil and placing them in a warm oven (200°F).
- Add a dash of smoked paprika or cumin to the chicken while cooking for a different flavor profile.
- Store leftover chicken, onions, and yogurt sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm the chicken and onions in a skillet or microwave. Warm the pitas as well. Stir the sauce before serving
- You can freeze the cooked chicken and onions in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. The sauce does not freeze well.
Additional serving suggestions:
- Serve with additional toppings shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or crumbled feta.
- Serve the filling in lettuce wraps or on a bed of quinoa for a low-carb option.
- If desired, add minced garlic, chopped cucumber, or a pinch of dill to the sauce.
- Pair the pitas with a light side salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal.
- Slice the pitas into halves or quarters and serve as handheld appetizers.
Ideas for using leftovers:
- Chop leftover chicken and mix it with the yogurt sauce, diced cucumbers, and tomatoes. Use as a filling for wraps or lettuce cups.
- Top the pita bread with leftover chicken and onions, plus shredded cheese and diced veggies, then bake until the cheese melts.
- Layer the leftover chicken, onions, and sauce over cooked rice or quinoa in a bowl for a quick meal.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Kristin King says
This is a perfect Friday night dinner to do something a little different from the usual pizza night. The whole family loves this!