GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS RECIPE
These fresh and flavorful Greek grilled chicken pitas are stuffed to the max. This is a easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners!
Provided by LifeMadeSimpleTeam
Categories Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl or a ziploc bag, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt, vinegar, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, coriander, and black pepper. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour OR place in the refrigerator to marinate for up to 24 hours.
- Heat an indoor or outdoor grill, lightly brush the grates with a high heat oil such as canola or grapeseed. When the grill is hot, add the chicken and grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Remove from grill transfer to dish. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before using.
- To assemble: Add your favorite toppings to the pita, wrap and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 serving, Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 887 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
- Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
- To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
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