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Flavorful Greek Chicken Salad Stuffed Pita Pockets

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A quick and easy Greek chicken salad stuffed pita pockets recipe perfect for a fresh, flavorful lunch or light dinner with creamy tzatziki and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great for speed)
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full fat or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4–6 pita pockets (soft, fluffy, whole wheat optional)
  • Optional: mixed greens or baby spinach for extra crunch and color

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing: Grate half a cucumber and squeeze out excess water. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Chop the Veggies and Herbs: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, slice Kalamata olives, and roughly chop parsley and dill.
  3. Mix the Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, crumbled feta, parsley, and dill. Add about half of the tzatziki dressing and gently fold together. Add more dressing if desired.
  4. Prepare the Pita Pockets: Warm pita pockets in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 15-20 seconds.
  5. Assemble the Pita Pockets: Slice open each pita pocket. Optionally add mixed greens or baby spinach inside. Spoon chicken salad evenly into each pita. Drizzle extra tzatziki on top if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat pita gently before assembling if needed.

Notes

[‘Dry the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki.’, ‘Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or grill your own with lemon and oregano for authentic flavor.’, ‘Gently fold salad ingredients to keep feta intact and textures distinct.’, ‘Warm pita pockets before stuffing to prevent cracking.’, ‘Make tzatziki ahead to let flavors meld and speed up assembly.’, ‘Adjust salt carefully due to salty feta and olives.’, ‘Serve fresh or refrigerate assembled salad separately from pita to avoid sogginess.’]

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Keywords: Greek chicken salad, pita pockets, tzatziki, Mediterranean lunch, quick chicken salad, healthy lunch, easy recipe

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