Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki
Jan 20, 2026 07:40 AM
Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh.
Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my goal to share beautiful, bright recipes with you that use fresh, seasonal produce, but I had to share this meal from last summer that became an instant family favorite.
These incredible herby chicken meatball pitas are loaded up with a creamy, spicy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce, protein-packed chicken meatballs, tons of herbs, and a rainbow of crunchy veggies. They’re SO FUN and take just 30 minutes to make for the perfect summer dinner.
Ingredients:
For the jalapeño tzatziki sauce
- 1 recipe for tzatziki sauce
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds if you are heat sensitive)
For the meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey (around 93% lean is best)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or sub ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
For assembly
- 4 to 8 pieces of pita bread
- 4 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced or pickled red onion
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Extra fresh dill
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
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