Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into very thin strips
- 3 clovegarlic
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tspcumin
- 1 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspcurry powder
- black pepper
- 2bell peppers
- olive oil and salt
- ¾ cfull-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ ccucumber
give them a quick squeeze over the sink to get rid of extra water
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 smallclove garlic
- 1 tspdill
- ½ tspkosher salt
- pepper
- 1cucumber
- ½red onion
- ½ ckalamata olives
- ½ cfeta cheese
- 6 piecesome kind of flatbread
pita, naan, socca
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix chicken ingredients in a bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix all tzatziki ingredients.
- 3
On a sheet pan, toss the peppers with olive oil and salt. On a second sheet pan, place the chicken pieces. Roast both for 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked and peppers are browned.
- 4
Serve chicken, peppers, sauce, and all the other fixings on a big platter (or just a sheet pan, really) and everyone can build their own pitas / bowls / salads. So much salty-briney-crunchy goodness.
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
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About this Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki: Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal
Craving a dinner that's bursting with flavor, incredibly easy to make, and guarantees minimal cleanup? Look no further than these Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki! This isn't just another sheet pan dinner; it's a vibrant, satisfying meal that brings together the best of Mediterranean flavors into one convenient dish. You'll love the salty, briny, and crunchy textures perfectly balanced with tender, spiced chicken.
Our Greek chicken starts with thin strips of boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of curry powder. This fragrant marinade infuses every bite with a depth of flavor that's truly irresistible. Alongside, bell peppers roast to sweet perfection on the same pan, creating a harmonious blend of cooked and fresh elements.
What makes these chicken pitas truly special? It's the assembly! Once the sheet pan chicken and peppers are ready, you pile them into warm flatbreads (pita, naan, or even socca work wonderfully!) and top them with a refreshing medley of diced cucumber, crisp red onion, briny kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. But the real star is the easy, homemade tzatziki. Made with full-fat Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (don't forget to squeeze out the excess water for a thicker, creamier dip!), fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill, it provides the perfect cooling, tangy counterpoint to the savory chicken and rich toppings. This Mediterranean chicken dish is a complete meal, offering a delightful blend of protein, vegetables, and wholesome carbs, all ready in just 45 minutes!
Tips for Success:
- Prep Ahead: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight for deeper flavor.
- Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, or red onion to the sheet pan alongside the bell peppers for roasting.
- Deconstructed Bowl: For a gluten-free option or a lighter meal, serve all the components over a bed of mixed greens or rice instead of flatbread.