Chicken pita with Tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber and herbs as a summer dish
Mediterranean Recipe

Chicken pita with Tzatziki

Citrically seasoned chicken breast is fried and filled with tomatoes and a tzatziki of yoghurt and squeezed dry cucumber in warm pita breads. squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and leave the chicken to rest for a short time after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita. Grilled vegetables replace the chicken, mint complements the tzatziki especially fresh.

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Total time 32 min
Calories 520 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Chicken pita with Tzatziki step by step

squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and let the chicken rest briefly after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita. Lemony seasoned chicken breast is fried and filled with tomatoes and a tzatziki of yoghurt and squeezed dry cucumber in warm pita breads. Grilled vegetables replace the chicken, mint complements the tzatziki especially fresh.

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Chicken pita with Tzatziki

Lemon-cooked chicken breast is fried and filled with tomatoes and a tzatziki of yoghurt and squeezed dry cucumber in warm pita breads. squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and let the chicken rest briefly after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Chicken breast: cut into strips. Cherry tomatoes: halve.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Lemony seasoned chicken breast is fried and filled with tomatoes and a tzatziki of yoghurt and squeezed dry cucumber in warm pita breads.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and let the chicken rest briefly after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Open the warm pitas and first fill with Tzatziki, then with chicken, tomatoes and vegetables. Slice immediately in paper or napkins so that the filling gets hold of while eating.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Chicken pita with Tzatziki

Important for chicken pita with Tzatziki

squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and let the chicken rest briefly after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Grilled vegetables replace the chicken, mint complements the Tzatziki especially fresh.

Nutrition per serving

520kcal
48.0 gCarbohydrates
35.0 gProtein
24.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Chicken pita with Tzatziki

Weigh chicken breast, prepare pita bread and prepare Greek yoghurt separately. Start the main cooking process for chicken pita with Tzatziki only afterwards.

squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and let the chicken rest briefly after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita.

Cool chicken pita quickly with Tzatziki. Note when reheating: squeeze dry the cucumber thoroughly and leave the chicken to rest for a short time after roasting, so that neither Tzatziki nor meat soak the pita. Only heat the remains once completely.

Grilled vegetables replace the chicken, mint complements the Tzatziki especially fresh.

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