Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful chicken pitas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Warm the pita breads according to package directions.
- Divide the cooked chicken among the four pita breads.
- Top the chicken with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
- Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the fillings in each pita.
- Fold the pitas and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: chicken pitas, easy chicken recipe, greek yogurt sauce, quick lunch, pita bread