Greek Chicken Pitas

Greek Chicken Pitas

This is an easy weeknight meal that pleases both children and adults.  It was so flavorful, and even makes great leftover lunches.  Make it a dinner by adding a couscous or quinoa salad on the side.

Ingredients for Marinade: 

1 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice 

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

 Other Ingredients: 

1 pound chicken tenders

4 whole-wheat pitas (minis recommended)

1 cup tzatziki dip

Spinach or Romaine Leaves

Tomatoes, sliced (Note: I actually made additional marinade and let the tomatoes marinade in that.) 

Directions: 

Mix all of the marinade ingredients.  Add chicken (or other protein). Marinate for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.  

Bake (or grill) chicken tenders at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.  

While chicken is resting, slice pitas to create a pocket and toast pitas lightly (or throw in the oven that the chicken just came out of.)  

Layer the ingredients inside the pocket:  Spread tzatziki sauce inside pita.  Add spinach leaves, two chicken tenders, and tomatoes.  

Pick it up, and enjoy!

Original recipe for marinade: http://greek.food.com/recipe/greek-marinade-28150