Description
A Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring tender oven-baked chicken thighs, marinated in zesty spices and served with cooling tzatziki in warm pita. Light, refreshing, and packed with smoky-savory flavor for a taste of Greece.
Ingredients
3 cups Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 Lebanese cucumbers
4 ripe tomatoes
8 soft pita breads
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl to create marinade
Add chicken thighs to marinade, mix thoroughly, and refrigerate for 15 minutes
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), then bake chicken for 20 minutes
Switch oven to broil setting and cook for 5 minutes for charred finish
Warm pita bread in oven for 2-3 minutes
Slice chicken and layer on pita with tzatziki, red onion, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges
Notes
Use apple cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar for halal compliance
Chicken can be grilled instead of baked for authentic texture
Leftover tzatziki keeps up to 3 days refrigerated
Substitute gluten-free pita for dietary restrictions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg