Wood-Fired Lamb Pita with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Tender wood-fired lamb slices served in house-stretched pita bread with refreshing tzatziki and tangy pickled red onions. This Greek recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs lamb leg, thinly sliced, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 lb lamb leg, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 house-stretched pita breads
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced lamb leg with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; toss well and let marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare pickled red onions by placing 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then pour over 1 thinly sliced medium red onion in a jar. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: To make tzatziki, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl; season with salt to taste.
4. Step 4: Preheat a wood-fired grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill the marinated lamb slices for about 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Warm the 4 house-stretched pita breads on the grill for 1 minute per side until soft and slightly toasted.
6. Step 6: Assemble each pita by spreading 2 tbsp tzatziki, adding a generous portion of grilled lamb, and topping with pickled red onions. Serve immediately.