This recipe was born out of one of those “what do I even make tonight?” kind of nights. I had some chicken, a few pitas, and a couple veggies in the fridge… and just started throwing things together.

Now? It’s become one of our most-loved dinners. The chicken is marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs, grilled until juicy, and then tucked into warm pita bread with crunchy veggies and a dollop of tangy yogurt sauce. It’s fast, fresh, and tastes like something you’d order at your favorite café — only way easier.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For Serving:

• 4 pita breads, warmed

• 1 cup chopped cucumber

• 1 cup chopped tomato

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• Fresh parsley or mint, for garnish

For the Yogurt Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, finely minced

• Salt to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped mint or dill

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 6 hours in the fridge).

2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. Let rest, then slice.

3. Mix the yogurt sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust salt and lemon to taste.

4. Assemble the pitas: Layer sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and herbs into warm pita bread. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve.

Sarah’s Tips

• Make it a bowl: Skip the pita and serve over rice or quinoa.

• Want a shortcut? Use store-bought tzatziki in place of the yogurt sauce.

• You can marinate the chicken in the morning and grill it fresh after work — dinner’s basically done.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 430

• Protein: 36g

• Carbs: 24g

• Fat: 22g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 3g