Grilled Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce

For most of our lives we settle into a routine and mill about in a very comfortable space. However, there are some situations we can expect to go through  that will cause us to become uncomfortable. If you ever move to a new place you have to go through a transition phase that can feel quite awkward. You may have to find a new job, new doctors, new friends, a new home. No one enjoys being uncomfortable but most often we come out on the other side with a different view of ourselves. A routine can rob us of a new favorite food, restaurant, workout, brand of shoes, best friend. If you have been comfortable for a considerable amount of time I urge you to do one thing to break out of this zone. Being challenged is what pushes us along on our journey and teaches us about ourselves and others.

Last week I tried making a dish I had never made before. I am in love with tzatziki sauce. Tzatziki is a yogurt based dip or condiment served at Mediterranean restaurants with pita bread, veggies, or on top of skewers. Think of it as salsa to Mexican food. I tried it. It was uncomfortable. It was simple. It was great.
 
Herb marinated chicken- Serves 4
1.5 pounds chicken breast
olive oil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
salt, pepper
pita bread
fresh spinach, sliced red pepper

Tzatziki
2 medium cucumbers
1 clove garlic
3 cups of yogurt
juice of 1 lemon
pepper
1-2 tbsp dill
*This recipe makes way more than you need so you may want to cut it in half


Wash, peel, and scoop out seeds of two medium cucumbers. Chop and salt the cucumbers and let them drain for 30 minutes. (Seeding and salting the cucumbers is important to eliminate water so that you have a thick consistency). Add garlic, dill, and cucumbers to a food processor and chop finely. Add mixture to yogurt and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Cut chicken into one inch cubes and marinate with olive oil, thyme, oregano, cumin, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, skewer and then grill for 15 minutes or until done. Grill pita until warm then top with spinach, red pepper, chicken and tzatziki.

Tweet