No more staring blankly into the fridge when trying to decide what you want for lunch.

A chicken pita is easy to hold and perfect served with fruit and chips.

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For lunch today, opt for a homemade grilled chicken pita.

Southern Living Greek Grilled Chicken Pita ready to assemble and serve

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Its kind of asandwich, but worlds away from predictable deli meat and white bread.

Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.

For the uninitiated, tzatziki is popular in the Mediterranean and Middle East.

Southern Living Grilled Greek Chicken Pita ingredients

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Its a blend of yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Want some additional topping options?

Cucumbers, feta, olives, or anything else your heart desires can be tucked right in.

Southern Living Greek Grilled Chicken Pita stirring together the marinade for the chicken

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What To Serve With Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas

Serving these pitas for lunch?

Pair with a freshfruit saladand a side of chips for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1/4cupolive oil

3medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)

Southern Living Greek Grilled Chicken Pita marinating the chicken

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2tsp.chopped fresh oregano

1 1/2tsp.kosher salt

1/2tsp.black pepper

1/2tsp.lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp.

fresh juice (from 1 lemon), divided

4(8-oz.)

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

6(8-in.)

Southern Living Grilled Chicken Pita chicken after grilling

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Add chicken, and turn to coat.

Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

Grill chicken:

Preheat grill to medium-high (400F to 450F).

Southern Living Grilled Chicken Pita preparing the pita bread

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Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.

Place on unoiled grates.

Transfer chicken to a cutting board; drizzle with lemon juice.

Southern Living Grilled Chicken Pita assembling the pita

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Rest 5 minutes or up to 20 minutes.

Cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices.

Grill pitas, fill with sauce:

While chicken rests, place pita rounds on unoiled grates.

Grill, uncovered, over medium-high until warmed and slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.

Remove from grill; spread 2 tablespoons tzatziki over each pita.

Stuff pitas:

Divide lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and sliced chicken evenly among pitas.

Pork, beef or lamb are all welcome in a warm pita with tzatziki and fresh vegetables.

Try grilling souvlaki-style (on a skewer) for a fun presentation.

you’re free to also substitute with plant-based options, including falafel, chickpeas, or roasted vegetables.

Try an indoorgrill panfor that charred flavor without having to get the grill going.