Mediterranean Greek-Style Chicken Sandwich with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Juicy grilled chicken breast layered with fresh cucumber, tomato, and tangy tzatziki sauce in a soft pita pocket, perfect for a light Mediterranean meal. This Greek-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 pita bread pockets
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 medium, sliced roma tomato
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; coat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear; let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
3. Step 3: Warm 2 pita bread pockets briefly in the oven or on a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
4. Step 4: Spread 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce inside each pita pocket, then layer with sliced grilled chicken, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 medium sliced roma tomato, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side for dipping.