GREEK CHICKEN & CUCUMBER PITA SANDWICHES WITH YOGURT SAUCE
Cucumbers do double duty in this healthy Greek chicken pita recipe--they're grated to lend a refreshing flavor to the quick cucumber-yogurt sauce and sliced to provide cool crunch tucked into the pita. Serve these Mediterranean sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.
Provided by Lauren Grant
Categories Healthy Chicken Sandwich Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tsp. oil, oregano, 2 tsp. garlic, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, toss grated cucumber with 1/4 tsp. salt in a fine-mesh sieve. Let drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze to release more liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in yogurt, mint, dill, ground pepper, and the remaining 2 tsp. oil, 3/4 tsp. garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- To serve, spread some of the sauce inside each pita half. Tuck in the chicken, lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 558.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CHICKEN CUCUMBER PITAS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic powder and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Fill each pita half with a scant 1/2 cup chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
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, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CORIANDER AND CUMIN CHICKEN PITA WITH CUCUMBER SALAD AND WHITE SAUCE
As a native New Yorker, I grew up eating food from the halal carts that are on every corner in the city. This summery coriander and cumin chicken pita with cucumber salad is inspired by the flavors from these carts, using a few techniques that make it easy for an outdoor get-together. Everything can be prepared beforehand, with the marinated chicken, cucumber salad and white sauce coming together quickly the day of for a flavorful dish minus all the hassle.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the chicken pita: Combine the oil, cumin, oregano, coriander, cayenne, ginger, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken thighs and rub with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and ideally 24 hours.
- For the cucumber salad: Add the dill, white vinegar, cucumber, tomato and onion to a small bowl and stir until the cucumber and tomato are evenly coated in the vinegar and dill. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- For the white sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, white vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder to a small bowl and mix until combined.
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and drizzle with canola oil before placing on the grill. Cook for 6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F, about 4 minutes. Slice the chicken about 1/2 inch thick.
- Toast the pita on the grill for about 1 minute per side and assemble the pita with the chicken, cucumber salad and white sauce on top.
SHISH TAOUK PITA WITH GARLIC - CUCUMBER SAUCE
A luscious Lebanese chicken pita sandwich much like a gyro but not so overpowering. The chicken is best when grilled but can be done in the oven; the whole thing is wrapped up in a yummy pita (the soft, flat kind, not pocket bread) with garlic-cucumber sauce plus lettuce and tomatoes.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P1DT15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Marinate chicken cubes, white wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, thyme and garlic together overnight in the refrigerator.
- The next day, prepare a grill or preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thread chicken cubes onto the prepared skewers, season to taste with salt and grill or bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 15 minutes, until there is no pink inside.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic-cucumber sauce by combining the diced cucumber, yogurt, garlic and salt and pepper.
- To serve, remove chicken from skewers. Spread pita breads with the garlic-cucumber sauce and top with lettuce, onion, tomato and the chicken cubes. Fold up and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 413, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5, Protein 33.5
PITA BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE
Make and share this Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BrendaM
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine dried basil leaves, lemon pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.
- In another small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, salt and 1 tsp of herb mixture
- Reserve.
- Shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
- Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over both sides of patties.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Place patties in hot skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, turning once.
- Patties should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- To serve, place a burger in each pita half.
- Add two tomato slices and yogurt sauce as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.7, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 404.5, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 27.4
GRILLED CHICKEN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND ARUGULA
You might need a few common ingredients from the grocery store - chicken breast, cucumbers, yogurt, herbs - to make this satisfying pita sandwich, but it's not at all difficult to put together. It's a year-round favorite. If you're in the mood to bake, try making your own pita bread.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub with a little olive oil. Bring to room temperature.
- Place a cast-iron pan or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add chicken breasts, lower heat to medium and cook gently for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until firm to the touch. (To keep meat moist, do not overcook.) Set aside to rest and cool to room temperature, then slice crosswise at a diagonal.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together yogurt, olives, cucumber, mint, parsley, garlic, oregano, sumac and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste.
- Heat pita breads in toaster oven or a dry skillet over medium-high. Cut each pita in half to make half-moon pockets. Fill each pocket with chicken, yogurt sauce and arugula. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
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