Grilled Greek Chicken Pitas

These Greek Chicken Pitas are a family favorite chicken recipe! The Greek chicken is first marinated to give it tons of flavor. After cooking the chicken, you will fill your pita with chicken, homemade tzatziki, and all of your favorite pita sandwich toppings.

Everyone in my house is a big fan of this delicious chicken pita pockets recipe. The Greek marinade gives the chicken TONS of flavor and makes the meat super tender.

Even better, this is such a fast and easy dish to assemble, and you can even go so far as to pop the chicken in the marinade and freeze it to cook weeks later.

If you’re looking for a quick meal prep lunch or dinner to have on hand for busy weeks, you’ve found it! Chop the veggies, cook the chicken, make the tzatziki sauce, and store everything in separate containers for speedy fast assembly during the week.

Ingredients in This Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious chicken recipe:

• Greek Chicken Marinade – You’ll marinade chicken breasts and grill them.
• Pita Pockets – I like to gently warm the pita pockets before stuffing them. This prevents them from breaking or cracking.
• Shredded Lettuce or Baby Spinach – Any leafy green works to add color and freshness to the pita pockets.
• English Cucumber – Has fewer seeds and a thinner skin, so all you have to do is dice it.
• Red Onion – Sweeter than yellow onions and are delicious raw.
• Artichoke Hearts – We prefer the kind packed in water, but use your favorite variety.
• Kalamata Olives – Are very tender, with a fruity flavor. Swap with your favorite type of olive or omit entirely.
• Tomatoes – Chop up any kind you have on hand.
• Store bought or Homemade Tzatziki Sauce – This creamy cucumber sauce is a must when making Greek chicken pitas!
• Feta Cheese – Buy the kind sold in a block and crumble it yourself for the creamiest texture.
• Fresh Dill – Adds a pop of freshness.

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Tips for Making This Recipe

• Marinating the chicken: You can marinade the chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before grilling. Longer marinade times will result in chicken with more flavor.
• Testing the chicken for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. Chicken is done when a thermometer inserted at the thickest portion of the chicken reads at 165 degrees F.
• Store-bought shortcuts: If you don’t have time to make your own tzatziki sauce, there are usually store bought options at most grocery stores. Don’t skip skip the sauce, though!

Chicken Pitas FAQs

Got questions about how to make this recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Storage Instructions

If you have leftovers of this Greek pita chicken recipe, I recommend storing the individual components separately in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Storing them separately will help them stay the freshest.

The grilled, marinated chicken will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Greek Chicken Pitas

Need help coming up with side ideas to make this a complete meal? Here are some of our favorite things to serve with this Greek Pita Chicken recipe:

• Fresh vegetables with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus or extra creamy Tzatziki Sauce for dipping
• Oven Baked French Fries sprinkled with Greek Seasoning
• Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes (try subbing oregano for the rosemary!)
• Grilled Red Potatoes
• Greek Pico de Gallo served it over lettuce for an easy Greek salad
• Marinated Feta
• Marinated Olives
• Kale Chips
• Crispy Roasted Broccoli