It’s a delicious and healthy recipe that includes seasoned and grilled chicken breast, grilled warm pita bread, Greek yogurt, sweet red onion, juicy tomatoes, luscious arugula, and dressed with fresh lemon juice.
Make this homemade pita sandwich for lunch; you’ll enjoy the mouthwatering flavors that explode in every bite!
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2 chicken breasts should be marinated overnight in 1/2 cup mayo, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 teaspoons of Montreal Chicken Spice, salt, and pepper. The next day, slice the chicken breasts and serve them warm.
Greek yogurt should be spread on warm pita bread before adding the onion, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Finish by adding yogurt, lemon juice, and extra black pepper, if desired, before taking a bite and enjoying!
Grilled Chicken Pitas Recipe
Grilled Chicken Greek Pita Pockets 🔗
These Greek Chicken Pitas are a family favorite chicken recipe! The Greek pita chicken is marinated with a delicious marinade to give it tons of flavor. After cooking the chicken, you will fill your pita with chicken, homemade tzatziki, and all of your favorite chicken pita wrap toppings.
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 42 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Saturated Fat 2 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 495 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 4 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Greek Seasoning
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb. Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb. Greek Marinated Grilled Chicken, sliced thin
- Pita Pockets
- Baby Spinach or Shredded Romaine Lettuce
- Thinly Sliced Red Onion
- Chopped or Thinly Sliced English Cucumber, unpeeled
- Artichoke Hearts, quartered
- Kalamata Olives
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Fresh Dill
- Crumbled Feta
Instruction:
Marinating the Chicken for the PitasPound the chicken so it is even thickness.
Measure the marinade ingredients into a large glass measuring cup or mixing bowl. Whisk using a wire whisk until well combined.
Add the chicken to a glass bowl or other container. Then, pour the marinade over, cover, and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 4 hours.
Cooking the Grilled Chicken for the PitasPreheat the grill to 450 degrees F.
After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade, and pat dry.
Cook the chicken on the preheated grill for 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internal temperature.
Remove the chicken from the grill. Let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Then, slice the chicken into thin strips.
Assembling the Greek Chicken PitasStuff pitas with chicken and additional toppings in desired amounts. Add crumbled feta cheese and fresh dill for garnish.
FAQ
What goes with chicken pitas?
Greek shrimp skewers, falafel bites, rainbow slaw, fried feta rolls, and Greek fries are some of the best side dishes to serve with chicken pitas. For more Mediterranean options, try Mediterranean orzo salad, marinated olives and feta, or tabbouleh.
Are Greek pitas healthy?
Despite being a carb-dominated food, pita bread has 5.5g of protein per serving, which is more than other grain and cereal products, and 6g of fiber, which aids in promoting fullness and digestion.
How many calories are in a grilled chicken pita sandwich?
Sandwiches Chicken Pita (1 serving) has 380 calories, 36g of net carbs, 8g of fat, and 36g of protein.