High Protein Mediterranean Pitta Pockets
Elevate your lunchtime game with these High Protein Mediterranean Pitta Pockets, a delicious and wholesome meal packed with flavor and nutrients. Bursting with fresh ingredients like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives, these pita pockets are filled with a satisfying mixture of juicy cooked chicken, protein-rich chickpeas, and creamy feta cheese. The tangy homemade Greek yogurt dressing, infused with garlic, lemon, and oregano, ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for meal prep or a quick 20-minute lunch, these Mediterranean-inspired pockets are ideal for a high-protein, healthy diet. Serve them fresh or chilled to let the vibrant flavors fully develop – a hearty, nutritious dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander. Set aside to allow excess water to drain.
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes into small chunks, and finely chop the red onion. Add these to the chicken in the bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives into halves or quarters, and crumble the feta cheese. Add both to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Mix everything together gently until the ingredients are well coated.
Cut each pita bread into halves to make pockets. Carefully open the pockets and fill them with the Mediterranean chicken mixture.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 4937 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.2 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.1 g | 208% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 210.1 g | 420% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1147 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 3060 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.
