Tangy Italian Chicken Pitas
Elevate your lunch or dinner game with these mouthwatering Tangy Italian Chicken Pitas! Packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this recipe features tender, herb-marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection and nestled in fluffy, warm pita bread. Fresh, crisp vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion create a refreshing crunch, while a creamy Greek yogurt and lemon dressing adds the perfect tangy kick. Topped with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, these pitas are not only brimming with wholesome ingredients but are also quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, these Italian-inspired pitas are a delicious way to savor bold flavors without the fuss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1.5 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 4 pieces Warm pita bread
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Rub the marinade evenly onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, prepare the lemon yogurt dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
Warm the pita bread in the microwave or oven according to package instructions.
Assemble the pitas by stuffing each with chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chicken strips.
Drizzle each pita with the lemon yogurt dressing and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tangy Italian Chicken Pitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2804 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 149.4 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2683 mg | 57% | |
*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.
