Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki And Pita
A bright and satisfying Greek-inspired meal featuring tender marinated chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and warm whole wheat pita. Packed with hydrating cucumbers and healthy fats to nourish your skin from the inside out.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthWell-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover tzatziki stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days and makes a fantastic dip for raw vegetables.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep clove garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
For the Chicken
For the Tzatziki
For Serving
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes
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Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of half the lemon, a pinch of dried oregano, the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate while you prep the rest.
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Grate the cucumber and firmly squeeze out…
Grate the cucumber and firmly squeeze out the excess water using a clean towel or your hands.
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Combine the squeezed cucumber
In a small bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, the remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt to create the tzatziki.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Look for: browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F
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Warm the pita breads in the skillet…
Warm the pita breads in the skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
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Assemble by spreading a generous layer of…
Assemble by spreading a generous layer of tzatziki on the warm pita, then top with the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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