Grilledchickenclubpitas Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Combine 3 T lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic and 1 tsp of the oregano in a gallon Ziploc bag. Add the chicken, turn to coat.
• Allow the chicken breast to marinate for 30 minutes a room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Combine the tomatoes and feta cheese in a small glass dish. Add the remaining 2 tsp lemon juice, olive oil and the remaining 1 tsp oregano.
• Stir to combine and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• For the yogurt sauce, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, walnuts and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat a grill pan to medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Grill the chicken breasts and onion rings for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently. (Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the thickest portion of the breast.).
• Remove chicken and onion rings from pan and set aside to cool. Slice the chicken into thin pieces.
• To assemble the sandwiches, cut each pita in half and split.
• Place several slices of grilled chicken, 3-4 slivers of onion, 1 T of the tomato-feta mixture, lettuce, olives and 1-2 slices of bacon to each pita.
• Top with yogurt sauce and a wad of alfalfa sprouts. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB PITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard and garlic seasoning and blend well.
• Set aside 3 Tablespoons.
• Brush remaining mixture over chicken.
• Place in large sealable plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Refrigerate reserved mayonnaise mixture until serving.
• Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
• Cut chicken into 1" strips.
• Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture over pita breads and top with lettuce, chicken, bacon and cheese.

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Brush chicken breasts with lime juice, sprinkle with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
• Rub into surface and let sit 5 minutes.
• Place chicken on grill over medium coals.
• Grill 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once halfway through cooking time.
• While chicken is grilling, mix together mayonnaise and dried herbs.
• Remove chicken breasts from grill and thinly slice.
• Slit pitas and spread mayonnaise mixture on the inside.
• Fill each half with equal amounts of lettuce, tomato and sliced chicken.