Lemon-marinated chicken, pearl couscous salad, feta, and tzatziki in warm pitas for a satisfying Mediterranean meal.
# 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 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
21 - 1 cup tzatziki sauce
22 - Lettuce leaves (optional)
# How to Cook:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 lb chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
02 - In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water or chicken broth to a boil. Add 1 cup 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 - To the cooled couscous, add ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup diced cucumber, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives, and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, then 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 until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Warm 4 large pita breads halved in a dry skillet or oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
06 - Gently open each pita half. Layer with lettuce if desired, couscous salad, sliced chicken, 3.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
07 - Serve immediately while pitas are warm.
