Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap Recipes

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CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS



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These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. - Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium lemons, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 pita pocket halves
1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber and sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA



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Make and share this Chicken Souvlaki Pita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissyCakes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 pita

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 whole wheat pita bread
1 1/2 ounces low-fat feta cheese, crumbled or 1 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 lemon wedge
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
splash olive oil

Steps:

  • Marinade chicken overnight (or as short or long as you like).
  • Grill or bake chicken breast in Pyrex dish at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Cool chicken and cube into 1-inch pieces.
  • Place in pita and add all other ingredients.
  • Squeeze lemon over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 237.4, Sodium 1152.2, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 92.3

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GRILLED PITA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 58m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds split chicken breast, bone and skin removed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 small cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound bag) refrigerator pizza dough, at room temperature
Flour
5 large romaine leaves, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Chicken:
  • In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
  • Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
  • To Assemble:
  • Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA WRAP



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Served in fluffy pita bread with a drizzle of homemade Tzatziki Sauce, Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wraps bring the irresistible flavors of the Mediterranean home.

Provided by McCormick Gourmet

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil divided
3 tbsps Greek Souvlaki Seasoning
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch thick strips
3/4 tsp salt
6 (6-inch) pita breads
2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1 small red onion thinly sliced
1/2 medium English cucumber
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsps fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Greek Souvlaki Seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper coarse ground

Steps:

  • For the Chicken Souvlaki, mix 1/4 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil and Greek Souvlaki Seasoning in small bowl. Place chicken in large resealable bag. Add Greek Souvlaki Marinade to bag; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight for more flavor. Remove from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat broiler on high. Line shallow baking pan with foil. Place wire rack on pan. Arrange chicken in single layer on rack. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Broil chicken 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to cutting board and let rest.
  • Meanwhile, for the Tzatziki Sauce, cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Thinly slice one half of the cucumber; set aside. Shred remaining half of cucumber using large holes of box grater. Mix shredded cucumber, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Greek Souvlaki Seasoning, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Brush pitas with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place on wire rack on baking pan. Broil pitas until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Divide chicken evenly among pitas. Top with romaine lettuce, red onion and sliced cucumber. Drizzle with Tzatziki sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 Calories

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WRAP



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Make and share this Chicken Souvlaki Wrap recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 1 wrap, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup cucumber, shredded
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 small onion, minced
1 whole wheat tortilla
tomatoes, slices
2 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all chicken ingredients in a bag and place in fridge for about 30 minutes at least.
  • remove chicken from bag and grill or broil until done (about 4 minutes per side).
  • cut chicken into strips and place on tortilla with lettuce, tomato, feta and spread on sauce.
  • Roll up and enjoy!
  • SAUCE:.
  • Combine all ingredients and place in fridge to let flavors "mellow".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 104.5, Sodium 972.9, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 38.9

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