Pita Stuffed Souvlaki
Take your taste buds on a Mediterranean escape with this irresistible Pita Stuffed Souvlaki recipe! Juicy, marinated chicken skewers, seasoned with zesty lemon, fragrant oregano, and a hint of cumin, are grilled to perfection and nestled inside warm, charred pita bread. A medley of fresh toppings—crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion—pairs beautifully with the creamy, garlicky tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this authentic Greek-inspired dish is perfect for a family dinner, summer barbecue, or casual lunch. Ready in under an hour, it's a mouthwatering way to elevate your mealtime with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 none Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 200 grams Tzatziki sauce
- 2 none Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 none Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 none Cucumber, sliced
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and set them aside in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to prepare the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove the chicken from the skewers and set aside.
Warm the pita bread by placing it on the grill for about 30 seconds per side or until slightly charred and pliable.
To assemble the stuffed pita, spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce on each pita.
Layer lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, grilled chicken pieces, and crumbled feta cheese in the center of the pita.
Fold the sides of the pita around the filling and optionally secure with parchment paper or foil for easier handling.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Pita Stuffed Souvlaki!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 5371 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 203.2 g | 406% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 761 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
