Foil Packet Mediterranean Chicken Pitas
Sliced chicken breast, sweet bell peppers, red onion, and olives are seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and oregano, then cooked in foil over the campfire. Serve piled into fluffy pitas with a dollop of tzatziki for a fresh, Greek-inspired lunch.
Equipment
- Heavy-duty foil
- Tongs
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 1 cup bell peppers mixed colors, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon lemon juice zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Build a medium campfire with hot embers.
- In a bowl, toss chicken, peppers, onion, olives, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture among four large sheets of foil. Fold and seal tightly into packets.
- Place packets on campfire grate or directly on embers. Cook 15–20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is cooked through.
- Carefully open packets (watch for steam). Serve chicken and veggies in warm pita with a spoonful of tzatziki.
Notes
Keep pita bread wrapped in foil near coals to warm. Prep all ingredients ahead for quick assembly at camp. Discard used foil responsibly.