Lemon-Garlic Chicken Pitas with Feta Tzatziki & Roasted Bell Peppers

⭐ Servings: 4

⭐ Prep Time: 20 min

⭐ Cook Time: 15–20 min

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📝 Ingredients

For the Lemon-Garlic Chicken
• 🍗 500g chicken breast or thighs, sliced
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 🍋 Juice + zest of 1 lemon
• 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🌿 1 tsp oregano
• 🌿 ½ tsp thyme
• 🧂 Salt & pepper
• 🌶️ Optional: pinch of paprika

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For the Roasted Bell Peppers
• 🫑 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
• 🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
• 🧂 Salt & pepper

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For the Feta Tzatziki
• 🥒 1 small cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
• 🥛 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
• 🌿 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint
• 🧀 ¼ cup crumbled feta
• 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 🧂 Salt & pepper

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For Assembly
• 🫓 4 warm pita breads
• 🥬 Lettuce or arugula
• 🧅 Red onion slices
• 🍅 Diced tomatoes
• 🌿 Fresh parsley
• 🌶️ Optional: chili flakes

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
1. Mix chicken with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours).

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2️⃣ Roast the Bell Peppers
1. Toss peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 10–12 minutes until lightly charred.
Or grill them for extra flavor.

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3️⃣ Cook the Chicken
• Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
• Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

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4️⃣ Make the Feta Tzatziki
1. Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill/mint, feta, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until creamy.

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5️⃣ Assemble the Pitas

Layer inside each warm pita:
1. 🥬 Greens
2. 🍗 Lemon-garlic chicken
3. 🫑 Roasted peppers
4. 🧅 Onion + 🍅 tomatoes
5. 🥒 Big spoon of feta tzatziki
6. 🌿 Parsley + chili flakes if you like heat

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✨ Serve With
• Crispy fries
• Greek salad
• Lemon wedges
• Extra tzatziki