Delicious Greek-inspired Scyros Pita Sandwich

Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this Scyros Pita Sandwich recipe. Filled with juicy marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, this sandwich is a flavor explosion. Serve it for lunch or dinner and transport yourself to the sunny shores of Greece.

Ingredients

• For the marinated chicken:
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the tzatziki sauce:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the sandwich filling:
• 4 pita breads
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Handful of fresh lettuce leaves

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine, and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Warm the pita breads in a toaster or oven. Then, slice them in half to create pockets.
5. To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce inside each pita bread pocket. Fill them with the sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and lettuce leaves.
6. Serve the Scyros Pita Sandwiches immediately and enjoy!

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