# Homemade Pita Bread with Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

> Homemade pita bread with yogurt-marinated chicken. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @babytamago.

- **Source:** [@babytamago on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@babytamago/video/7209392003640134958)
- **Estimated total time:** 90 minutes
- **Serves:** 4
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Middle Eastern
- **Mood:** Comfort Food
- **Main ingredients:** Bread, Chicken, Yogurt, Flour, Garlic
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/homemade-pita-bread-with-yogurt-marinated-chicken

## Ingredients

- 400 g bread flour
- 260 ml water, lukewarm
- 7 g instant yeast
- 8 g salt
- 20 ml olive oil
- 600 g chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 3 × garlic, grated
- 30 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 5 g paprika
- 4 g cumin, ground
- 5 g salt
- 2 g black pepper, ground

## Method

1. **Make the pita dough** Combine the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl. Add the water and olive oil and mix into a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic.
2. **Let the dough rise** Cover the dough and leave it in a warm spot until doubled in size.
3. **Marinate the chicken** Mix the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit.
4. **Shape the pitas** Divide the dough into equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin round.
5. **Cook the pita bread** Cook each round in a hot pan until it puffs up. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
6. **Cook the chicken** Sear the marinated chicken thighs in a hot pan until cooked through and charred at the edges. Slice the chicken into strips.
7. **Assemble the wraps** Fill the warm pita with the sliced chicken. Roll up and serve.

## FAQ

**How long does homemade pita bread with yogurt-marinated chicken take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 90 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @babytamago on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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