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.
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
GREEK CHICKEN PITAS
Greek-style chicken pitas. Instead of yogurt sauce, you can substitute Tzatziki sauce.
Provided by AREMAYER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 6h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Season chicken with lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice; place on top of onions.
- Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours.
- In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, and cucumber. Refrigerate until chicken is done cooking.
- When chicken is done, fill pita halves with chicken, and top with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 531.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
EASY GREEK CHICKEN SANDWICHES
My wife and I ate sandwiches similar to these at a restaurant and enjoyed them. But they weren't nearly as flavorful as this easy and zesty recipe I came up with! -Tom Wolf, Tigard, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the dressing, cheese, olives and garlic powder; heat through., Line pita halves with lettuce, tomato and onion; fill each with about 1/3 cup chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.
GREEK CHICKEN PITA SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prepare Tzatziki sauce by staining yogurt in cheesecloth over a medium bowl for several hours, or until most of the liquid has drained off. Press the grated cucumber in a strainer until it feels almost dry to the touch. Combine the yogurt, cucumber, 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the mint, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well; cover and chill for 2 hours. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prepare Tyson chicken according to package directions.
- While chicken is cooking prepare the Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette by combining red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake until well mixed. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To assemble: Slice prepared chicken into thin strips and place into each pita half. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of chicken. Add tzatziki sauce and arugula leaves.
MARINATED CHICKEN PITA SANDWICH
This is a very tasty and extremely simple sandwich. You do need to marinate the chicken at least 3 hours. I usually do it overnight.
Provided by DAVID SANDFORD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large resealable bag. Add chicken cubes, mix well, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chicken and marinade into a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Stuff each half of the pocket bread with chicken, onion, tomato, and yogurt; serve while still hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 819.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
GREEK PITA SANDWICH WITH ITALIAN DRESSING
Make and share this Greek Pita Sandwich With Italian Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pneuma
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- mix everything except pita.
- spoon 1/6 of the mixture on half a pita and fold securing it with a toothpick or wrapped in foil to hold the shape.
- repeat with others and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 378.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 25.7
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