Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of tender, seasoned chicken and fresh veggies wrapped in warm pita bread. These Chicken Pita Pockets are perfect for casual gatherings or a quick meal at home. With a creamy yogurt sauce and vibrant colors, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, this dish promises a burst of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 pocket-style pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt with diced cucumber, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Assemble the pockets: Stuff warm pita breads with sautéed chicken followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle of yogurt sauce.
- Serve immediately on a platter while warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Pita Pocket (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg