Description
Savor the goodness of Chicken Pitas! Juicy grilled chicken, creamy cucumber sauce, and crunchy veggies all packed into soft pita pockets.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
For the Cucumber Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
For the Pitas:
- 8 pita pocket halves
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken with balsamic vinaigrette and marinate for 30 minutes or more.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a grill or grill pan for 6–8 minutes per side. Slice into strips once done.
- Prepare the Cucumber Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber, red onion, parsley, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill for better flavor.
- Slice the Veggies: Prep the cucumber, grape tomatoes, and red onion for the pita toppings.
- Assemble the Pitas: Spread cucumber sauce inside each pita, then layer grilled chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese. Add extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- For added heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes on the chicken.
- Warm the pita bread slightly for an extra soft texture.
- Cucumber sauce can double as a dip or salad dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken pitas, grilled chicken, healthy lunch, Mediterranean recipe