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Greek Chicken Pitas

Greek Chicken Pitas


  • Author: Chef Bella
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring marinated chicken served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat chicken breasts with marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  6. Warm pita breads on the grill for 1 minute.
  7. Fill each pita with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables.
  • Can substitute chicken with grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Greek Chicken Pitas, Chicken Pitas, Greek Cuisine, Grilled Chicken