Greek Chicken Feta Stuffed Pitas (Printable View)

Lemon chicken with feta and couscous salad in warm pitas with tzatziki

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greek Lemon Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Pearl Couscous Salad

09 - 1 cup pearl couscous
10 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
11 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - ¼ cup cucumber, diced
13 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
14 - ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

19 - 4 large pita breads, halved
20 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
21 - 1 cup tzatziki sauce
22 - Lettuce leaves (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
02 - In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add pearl couscous, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley to the couscous. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
06 - Gently open each pita half. Layer with lettuce if using, couscous salad, sliced chicken, crumbled feta, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
07 - Serve immediately while pitas are warm.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • It actually comes together faster than ordering takeout, and tastes infinitely fresher.
  • The lemon-marinated chicken stays juicy even if you're not a grill expert.
  • Everything is customizable—add more cucumber, skip the olives, layer it however feels right to you.
  • You'll have leftover couscous salad that's somehow even better the next day.
02 -
  • If you don't let the chicken rest after cooking, it releases all its juices onto the pita and becomes dry—five minutes genuinely matters.
  • Warming the pitas changes everything; cold bread against hot chicken is nobody's favorite combination.
  • The couscous salad actually improves if you make it an hour or two ahead because the flavors meld and the grains absorb the dressing fully.
03 -
  • Slice the chicken against the grain so each piece is tender and easy to bite through in the pita.
  • Keep all your components separate until the last moment—this prevents soggy pitas and lets everyone customize their own ratio.
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