Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wraps with Tzatziki and Tomato

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

Skewered marinated chicken grilled and wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh tomato slices and creamy tzatziki sauce. This greek ready in about 25 minutes pairs extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 small, peeled and grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 4 pita breads
• 1 large, sliced ripe tomato
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to make the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound 1-inch cubed chicken breast to the marinade, toss well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: For the tzatziki sauce, squeeze excess moisture from 1/2 small peeled and grated cucumber and combine with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers and preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Step 5: Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked through and lightly charred.
6. Step 6: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 2-3 minutes.
7. Step 7: To assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of the tzatziki sauce inside each pita, add grilled chicken pieces, top with 1-2 slices of ripe tomato, some thinly sliced red onion, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.