Description
Chicken pitas are a fantastic option for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. These easy-to-assemble pitas are packed with savory seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, offering a burst of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4–6 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the pita breads according to package directions (you can warm them in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven).
- Once warmed, carefully open each pita bread to create a pocket.
- Fill each pita with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and the cooked chicken.
- Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared yogurt sauce over the filling.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chicken pitas!
Notes
- Feel free to customize your chicken pitas with your favorite toppings such as cucumber, feta cheese, or olives.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- Leftover cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- The yogurt sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
