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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas Recipe: How to Make It image

I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes and is perfect for warm days. The creamy cucumber sauce goes great with the fresh, crunchy veggies. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, FatContent 14g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 85mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 801mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITA RECIPE | SOUTHERN LIVING



Greek Grilled Chicken Pita Recipe | Southern Living image

Ever asked yourself, “What can I do with this chicken?” Sister, you’re not alone. We’ve all blank-stared into the fridge, a package of nondescript chicken breasts staring back at us. We’ve baked ’em, fried ’em, stuffed ’em—all in search of “something different” to do with them. Here’s an idea: Go Greek. More specifically, go for a Greek chicken pita pocket. It’s kind of a sandwich but worlds away from predictable deli meat and white bread. First, the chicken breasts chill overnight in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper. Then they’re grilled, drizzled with lemon juice, sliced, and tucked into a warm pita pocket, along with tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. (For the uninitiated, tzatziki is popular in the Mediterranean and Middle East. It’s a blend of yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.) Serve our Greek chicken pita recipe with chips and fresh fruit for a very high yum factor—and no more staring blankly into the fridge.

Provided by Ivy Odom

Categories     Sandwich

Total Time 1 hours 25 minutes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon), divided
4 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 (8-in.) pita rounds
3/4 cup refrigerated tzatziki
6 romaine lettuce leaves (from 1 small head)
1 1/2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Stir together oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place on unoiled grates. Grill, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of meat registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; drizzle with lemon juice. Rest 5 minutes or up to 20 minutes. Cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices.
  • While chicken rests, place pita rounds on unoiled grates. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high until warmed and slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from grill; spread 2 tablespoons tzatziki over each pita.
  • Divide lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and sliced chicken evenly among pitas.

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