Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken Pita

Ingredients

• 300 g boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 pita bread
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 tomatoes
• 1/4 red onion(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (12 minutes): Slice chicken into thin cutlets. Zest and juice the lemon. Mince garlic. Chop cucumber and tomatoes; thinly slice onion if using; chop parsley if using.

2. 2

   Season (12 minutes total cook time): In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the mixture.

3. 3

   Pan-sear (12 minutes total cook time): Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and browned. Remove to a plate and rest 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Assemble: Warm pitas. Stir yogurt with a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Stuff pitas with chicken, then top with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley. Drizzle with any remaining lemon-herb juices from the chicken.