Description
This easy Greek pita pizza features juicy, herby chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies on a crisp pita crust. It’s a quick, flavorful dinner that brings the taste of a Greek taverna to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 rounds pita bread (thick, sturdy, whole wheat preferred)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded (grilled or rotisserie)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced (Persian or English preferred)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk preferred, or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/3 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it heats.
- In a medium bowl, toss cooked chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed-dry cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep toppings: thinly slice red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice olives, crumble feta, and chop extra dill if desired.
- Place pita breads on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil. Evenly distribute marinated chicken over each pita. Top with red onion, tomatoes, olives, and feta.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until pita edges are golden and toppings are heated through. For extra char, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Remove pizzas from oven and let cool for 1 minute. Drizzle or dollop tzatziki sauce over each pizza, then scatter with diced cucumber and extra dill.
- Slice each pita into wedges and serve warm, with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Brush pita with olive oil for a crisp crust. Don’t overload with toppings to avoid soggy pita. Use pre-cooked chicken for speed. Let pizzas rest before slicing. For gluten-free, use GF pita or cauliflower base. Tzatziki can be made ahead and improves with time. Customize toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pizza with toppings and tzatziki
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Greek pizza, tzatziki chicken pizza, pita pizza, easy dinner, Mediterranean, healthy pizza, weeknight meal, homemade pizza, Greek chicken, family dinner