Description
These Flavor-Packed Chicken Pitas are a quick dinner, easy lunch, and fresh meal prep idea all in one soft, warm pita. Juicy seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and tangy feta make this easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, healthy dinner ideas, quick lunch ideas, and satisfying food ideas when you want something bold but simple.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 pita breads
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Add the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to a bowl. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
2. Stir together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, dill or parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the creamy garlic sauce.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
4. Warm the pita breads until soft and flexible.
5. Fill each pita with romaine lettuce, warm chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
6. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and serve right away.
Notes
For extra juicy chicken, let the seasoned chicken rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
Store the chicken, sauce, vegetables, and pita separately if making this ahead.
Warm the pita before filling so it folds easily without tearing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 742mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
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