Chicken Souvlaki Pitas With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Souvlaki Pitas With Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons shredded cucumber; 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste); 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces; Cooking spray; 4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half; 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices cucumber; 16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum tomato

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons shredded cucumber
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Cooking spray
4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices cucumber
16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum tomato

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Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
2
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, olive oil, and next 4 ingredients (through chicken) in a small bowl. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces evenly onto 4 (8-inch) skewers. Coat grill pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 10 minutes or until done, turning every 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skewers.
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Divide chicken evenly among pita halves. Fill each pita half with 2 tablespoons lettuce, 1 tablespoon onion, 2 cucumber slices, 2 tomato slices, and 1 tablespoon sauce.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons shredded cucumber, 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste), 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken Souvlaki Pitas With Tahini Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Souvlaki Pitas With Tahini Sauce

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