Description
These Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas are a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner packed with seasoned lean chicken, fresh cucumber-tomato salad, and creamy tzatziki—all tucked into soft pita bread. Perfect for busy weeknights or a fresh, satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
For the Mediterranean Ground Chicken:
1½ lbs lean ground chicken
¾ red onion, diced
1 tbsp Greek seasoning
¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
For the Cucumber Tomato Salad:
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1 cup diced cucumber
¼ red onion, diced
2 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
For the Pitas:
6 pita bread rounds (cut in half)
½ cup tzatziki
2 cups curly lettuce, chopped
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground chicken with red onion and Greek seasoning. Use a spoon to break the meat into small crumbles. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess liquid, then stir in lemon juice and parsley. Set aside.Make the Salad:
In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and chill until ready to use.Assemble the Pitas:
Cut pita rounds in half. Spread tzatziki inside each pita pocket. Layer with cooked ground chicken, lettuce, and cucumber tomato salad. Top with crumbled feta and sliced olives. Serve immediately.
Notes
Swap pita for naan or wrap in lettuce for a low-carb version.
Ground turkey works as a great substitute.
Store leftovers in separate containers and assemble fresh before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner , lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg