Grilled Chicken Pita
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Grilled Chicken Pita recipe, a delightful fusion of bold Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender chicken breast is marinated in a fragrant blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, and black pepper, then grilled to perfection for a smoky char. Paired with a creamy homemade cucumber-dill yogurt sauce, fresh vegetables like juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and zesty red onions, this dish is all wrapped up in warm, fluffy pita bread for the ultimate handheld meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this refreshing and healthy option is perfect for lunch, dinner, or sharing at your next gathering. Keywords: Grilled chicken, pita bread, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner ideas, Greek yogurt sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 250 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 units Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 4 units Pita breads
- 2 units Tomato
- 1 unit Red onion
- 4 units Lettuce leaves
Instructions
Begin by preparing the marinade for the chicken. In a large bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, minced garlic from 3 cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Make sure all the chicken pieces are well-coated, cover the bowl, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the yogurt sauce. Grate the cucumber and combine it with 250 grams of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Slice the tomatoes and red onion. Wash the lettuce leaves and pat them dry.
After the chicken has marinated, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken strips for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven for a few minutes.
To assemble the pita, spread a generous amount of the yogurt sauce inside each pita. Fill the pita with a few slices of grilled chicken, tomato slices, onion slices, and a lettuce leaf.
Serve the chicken pita warm and enjoy your delicious meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 7756 mg | 337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.3 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 196.8 g | 394% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3053 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
