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Lemon-Garlic Chicken Pitas with Feta Tzatziki

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Ingredients — Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken (cubed)

Ingredients — Roasted Bell Peppers:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 large bell peppers, sliced

Ingredients — Feta Tzatziki:

  • Salt (to taste)
  • 8 ounces feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1–2 Persian cucumbers, shredded and squeezed
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Ingredients — For Serving:

  • Fresh dill
  • Pickled red onions
  • Lettuce
  • Extra tzatziki
  • Fresh parsley
  • 6 warmed pitas

Instructions:

  1. Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, smoked paprika, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken cubes and marinate for 15 minutes to overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  4. Spread sliced peppers on a sheet pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast 18–20 minutes.
  5. Bake chicken on another sheet pan for 15 minutes; stir and cook an additional 5–10 minutes.
  6. Broil chicken for 1–2 minutes for a slight char.
  7. Blend feta, 1/4 cup yogurt, grated garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Stir in remaining yogurt, shredded cucumber, salt, and optional pepper flakes.
  9. Warm pitas and spread tzatziki inside.
  10. Add lettuce, chicken, roasted peppers, pickled onions, herbs, and extra tzatziki.

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