Description
Tender chicken combined with fresh vegetables and creamy sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or tzatziki sauce
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or mint), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the oven.
- Fill each warmed pita with a portion of the seasoned chicken.
- Top with chopped lettuce, diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
- Drizzle on the Greek yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare chicken and veggies in advance. Customization ideas: Swap proteins or add feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pita, Mediterranean, healthy dinner