Grilled Chickpeas Chicken Veggies Pita
A fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean pita filled with juicy grilled chicken, roasted chickpeas, colorful veggies, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Light, nutritious, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
⏱ Total Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 chicken breasts (thinly sliced or cut into strips)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crispy Chickpeas
1 cup boiled chickpeas (or canned, drained)
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika (optional, skip if you want non-spicy)
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
Veggies
½ cup cucumber (diced)
½ cup tomatoes (diced)
½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup lettuce or spinach (chopped)
For the Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt + pepper
To Assemble
4 whole-wheat or regular pitas
Optional: feta cheese, hummus, or tahini drizzle
Instructions
1. Grill the Chicken
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken strips and coat well.
3. Grill on a pan or grill for 5–7 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
4. Set aside.
2. Make Crispy Chickpeas
1. Heat a pan with 1 tsp oil.
2. Add boiled chickpeas + oregano + salt.
3. Stir for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
4. (Optional) Add a pinch of paprika if you want mild flavor.
3. Prepare Yogurt Sauce
Mix Greek yogurt + lemon juice + garlic powder + salt + pepper.
4. Assemble the Pitas
1. Warm pitas for 10–20 seconds.
2. Spread a spoon of yogurt sauce or hummus.
3. Add lettuce/spinach.
4. Add grilled chicken strips.
5. Add crispy chickpeas.
6. Add cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.
7. Drizzle more yogurt sauce or tahini.
Tips
You can replace chicken with turkey, tofu, or paneer.
Add olives or bell peppers for more Mediterranean flavor.
Make a meal prep version by storing ingredients separately.
❓ frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q: Can I use canned chickpeas?
Yes! Just drain and dry them before crisping.
Q: Can I make it fully vegetarian?
Yes—remove chicken and add more chickpeas or grilled halloumi.
Q: Can I use naan instead of pita?
Yes, whole-wheat naan works great.