Grilled Chicken Greek Pitas Recipes

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl or a ziploc bag, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt, vinegar, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, coriander, and black pepper. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour OR place in the refrigerator to marinate for up to 24 hours.
• Heat an indoor or outdoor grill, lightly brush the grates with a high heat oil such as canola or grapeseed. When the grill is hot, add the chicken and grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Remove from grill transfer to dish. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before using.
• To assemble: Add your favorite toppings to the pita, wrap and serve.

CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Combine seasoning in a small bowl. Add olive oil and lemon juice and mix to combine.
• Either pound or slice chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Place chicken in a gallon size zippered plastic storage bag and pour the marinade over the top. Seal the bag and push the chicken around until it is well coated with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8.
• Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and slice it into small pieces.
• Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, kalamata olives, onion and parsley in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Just cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl using 2 tablespoons milk. Stir and add more milk only if needed to reach a nice, thick sauce-like consistency. Can be made several hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Layer the pitas with grilled chicken, the salad mixture and a drizzle of the sauce. Sprinkle with additional feta, if desired.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

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.

GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook chicken pieces up to 15 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Smaller pieces will not take as long.

GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
• Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
• Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
• Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
• Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
• To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!