Greek Chicken Pita and Cucumber Salsa

Name: Greek Chicken Pita and Cucumber Salsa
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, European
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; pita or naan bread; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 ½ TB dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; salt & pepper to season; ½ cup diced cucumber; ⅓ cup diced red onion; ½ cup chopped tomatoes; 2 TB chopped fresh dill; ½ lemon, juiced; ¼ cup grated cucumber; ½ cup thick Greek yogurt; ½ TB lemon juice; ¼ TB olive oil; 1 grated garlic clove; 1 TB chopped dill; ¼ tsp sea salt; 1 cup chopped lettuce

5 steps

Updated at: Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:29:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1881.5 kcal (94%)

Total Fat123.5 g (176%)

Carbs73.3 g (28%)

Sugars23.2 g (26%)

Protein115 g (230%)

Sodium1822 mg (91%)

Fiber7.6 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate Chicken: Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Prepare Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and dill. Season with a touch of salt and pepper and the lemon juice. Set aside until ready to assemble.

Step 3

Cook Chicken: Cook chicken as desired.

Step 4

Tatziki: Place grated cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill. Chill until ready to use.

Step 5

Assemble Pitas: Warm pita in the microwave or on a grill. Spread tzatziki across the bottom of each pita. Layer with shredded lettuce, top with chicken, and finish with the salsa and extra tzatziki.