Greek Chicken Feta Pitas (Printable Version)

Lemon-marinated chicken paired with feta, pearl couscous, and tzatziki for a vibrant Mediterranean meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greek Lemon Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - ½ tsp dried thyme
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Pearl Couscous Salad

09 - 1 cup pearl couscous
10 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
11 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - ¼ cup cucumber, diced
13 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
14 - ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

19 - 4 large pita breads, halved
20 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
21 - 1 cup tzatziki sauce
22 - Lettuce leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
02 - In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add pearl couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley to the cooled couscous. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently to combine.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
06 - Gently open each pita half. Layer with lettuce if desired, couscous salad, sliced chicken, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
07 - Serve immediately while pita breads are still warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The chicken stays incredibly juicy because of that lemon marinade—no dry white meat surprises here.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinner without feeling rushed or compromised.
  • It's the kind of meal that feels restaurant-quality but doesn't require a culinary degree or fancy equipment.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time on the cooked chicken—those 5 minutes make the difference between juicy and dry, and slicing against the grain keeps each piece tender.
  • If your pita breads are cold or brittle, warming them isn't optional, it's essential to their ability to wrap around the filling without tearing.
03 -
  • A sprinkle of sumac on top of the assembled pita adds a lemony punch and looks impressively restaurant-like, but it's totally optional.
  • If you have leftover couscous salad, it keeps for three days in the fridge and makes an excellent cold side dish or light lunch the next day.
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