Description
Chicken Pitas are a delightful blend of marinated chicken and fresh veggies, all nestled in warm pita bread. In under 30 minutes, you can create this Mediterranean-inspired dish that excites the palate with its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup tzatziki or garlic sauce
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices (e.g., paprika, cumin)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or sauté the marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let it rest before slicing.
- Warm the pita bread in a skillet for about 1 minute on each side until lightly toasted.
- Stuff each pita with sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and drizzle with tzatziki or garlic sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg