Description
This Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas recipe features lean ground chicken cooked with Greek seasoning and fresh onions, combined with a crisp cucumber and tomato salad. Served in warm pita bread rounds and topped with creamy tzatziki, crunchy lettuce, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, it’s a vibrant and flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for a quick, healthy Mediterranean-inspired lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mediterranean Ground Chicken
- 1½ pounds lean ground chicken
- ¾ red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
For the Cucumber Tomato Salad
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ¼ red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
For Assembly
- 6 pita bread rounds
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups curly lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Mediterranean Ground Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground chicken along with diced red onion and Greek seasoning. Use a spatula or spoon to break apart the meat as it cooks. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Drain and Season the Chicken: Drain any excess liquid from the skillet, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped Italian parsley. Set the cooked chicken mixture aside to keep warm.
- Prepare the Cucumber Tomato Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the quartered grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, and chopped parsley. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture and gently toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Cut the Pita Bread: Slice each pita bread round in half to create pockets for the fillings.
- Assemble the Pitas: Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce inside each pita half. Next, fill with a portion of the Mediterranean ground chicken, followed by a handful of chopped curly lettuce and the prepared cucumber tomato salad.
- Add Final Toppings and Serve: Top each pita with crumbled feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh Greek seasoning or a blend of dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme if unavailable.
- Pita bread can be warmed in a toaster or oven for a softer texture before assembling.
- Tzatziki sauce can be store-bought or homemade depending on your preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the salad and chicken filling according to your taste.
- Optional: Add a squeeze of extra lemon juice over the assembled pita for added brightness.
