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Flavor-Packed Chicken Pitas


  • Author: Rosa Martinez
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

These Flavor-Packed Chicken Pitas are a quick dinner loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy herb sauce tucked into warm pita bread. They are one of my favorite easy recipe ideas for busy weeknights, simple lunch prep, and fresh food ideas when I want a healthy snack-style meal that still feels filling and satisfying.


Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

4 pita breads

2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce

2 medium tomatoes, sliced

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 medium cucumber, sliced


Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and half of the minced garlic until evenly coated.

2. In another bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and the remaining garlic to make the creamy herb sauce. Season lightly to taste.

3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred in spots.

4. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into strips or bite-sized pieces.

5. Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet, oven, or microwave until soft and pliable.

6. Fill each pita with shredded cabbage or lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and the warm chicken.

7. Spoon the creamy herb sauce over the top and serve right away.

Notes

Do not overcook the chicken, or it can dry out before you assemble the pitas.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 88mg

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