Pita with chicken and tzatziki
Description
Tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt-based sauce or salad made with fresh cucumber and garlic, typically served as an appetizer with pita bread. It can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Optionally, pita can be served with fried potatoes.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil, then season well with salt, black pepper, and Greek seasoning. Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap or place it in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate to marinate for several hours.
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Step 2
2. Preheat the grill, place the chicken fillets on it and grill for about 3 minutes on each side. Then slice the chicken into strips.
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Step 3
3. To prepare the Greek sauce, place the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined colander and refrigerate overnight to drain the liquid. Chop the cucumber and onion. Mix the cucumber and onion with the drained yogurt in a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Store the prepared sauce in the refrigerator.
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Step 4
4. Heat the pita on the grill, place chicken strips in the center, add tzatziki sauce, roll up, and serve immediately.