Name: Build-Your-Own Mediterranean Chicken Pita Board
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb); 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 lemon (zested, then juiced); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 1/2 English cucumber, diced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 4 whole wheat pitas, warmed and cut into halves or quarters; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Build-Your-Own Mediterranean Chicken Pita Board

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This Build-Your-Own Mediterranean Chicken Pita Board is perfect for celebrating togetherness and healthy eating during National Exercise with Your Child Week! It’s hands-on, customizable, and fun for all ages to assemble—everyone gets to pick their favorite toppings and build their own masterpiece. The chicken is marinated with Mediterranean spices and roasted or grilled for flavor and juiciness, paired with a creamy homemade tzatziki and a rainbow of fresh veggies. Serving the meal family-style encourages conversation, creativity, and laughter around the table.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (or use a grill pan over medium-high heat).
Pat chicken breasts dry. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Rub all over chicken, then place on a lined baking sheet (or grill pan).
Roast or grill chicken for 18-22 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 165°F), flipping once. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
While chicken cooks, make tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, grated garlic, cucumber, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir and chill until serving.
Prep toppings: halve cherry tomatoes, slice onion, shred lettuce, crumble feta, halve olives, and chop parsley.
Warm pita bread in the oven for 3-4 minutes or wrap in a towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
Arrange sliced chicken, tzatziki, pitas, and toppings on a large platter or board. Let everyone assemble their own pitas, adding desired toppings and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Garnish with extra parsley and serve family-style.