Grilled Pita Recipes

GARLIC-OREGANO GRILLED PITA BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, turning once, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Discard garlic and remove skillet from heat, then stir in oregano.
• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
• Oil grill rack. Grill pitas, 3 at a time, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a cutting board and brush both sides with garlic-oregano oil. Cut pitas into wedges. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve warm.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

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.

GRILLED PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high.
• Cut larger pitas into 8 wedges, smaller pitas into 6 wedges. Generously brush both sides of each wedge with oil. Sprinkle one side of each wedge with sesame seeds (if using).
• When ready to cook, arrange the pita wedges on the grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned, 1-2 minutes each side. Place the wedges in a single layer on a tray, platter or rack and allow to cool. The wedges will crisp on cooling.

GRILLED PITA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or skillet over a medium-high flame. Brush both sides of each pita with olive oil. Heat 1 pita at a time in the grill pan or skillet, for about 2 minutes on each side, until it is nicely marked. Cut each pita into 6 wedges. Sprinkle with salt, to taste, and serve.

GRILLED SALMON PITA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the salmon: Combine the oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the salmon cubes and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
• To make the slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the carrots, broccoli, scallions and sesame seeds and toss to combine. Set aside while you grill the salmon, or refrigerate the slaw for up to 3 hours before serving.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Divide the salmon between 4 to 6 metal skewers (or wooden skewers soaked in water for 1 hour). Place the skewers on the pan and grill, turning to get grill marks on all four sides, until the salmon is cooked to the desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare salmon. Transfer to a plate and let rest a few minutes.
• For the pitas: Place the butter and garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter is melted and the garlic becomes very fragrant, about 30 seconds. Brush the pitas with the garlic butter and place on the grill pan until lightly toasted and warmed through, about 1 minute per side.
• Place a pita on a plate, top with the broccoli slaw and then the grilled salmon from 1 skewer. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

GRILLED GREEK PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a small bowl; toss to combine. Spread hummus over pita breads. Top with artichoke mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes.

GRILLED PITA BREAD !

Steps:

• 1. Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of pita breads
• 2. Place the pita breads on the grill for about 35 seconds to a minute on each side (just til lightly toasted and it looks pretty). Remove from grill and cut into triangle shapes using a pizza cutter. Serve with dip. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/colleen-sowa/cannellini-hummus-dip-for-grilled-breads/quick-easy-healthy-crackers

GRILLED PITA WITH GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil and whisk dressing until combined well.
• Purée 1 1/4 cups chickpeas, water, and 1/4 cup dressing in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Heat grill pan over high heat until smoking and lightly brush with oil, then grill pitas, 2 at a time, turning over once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes total per batch. Transfer to plates.
• Add salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, cheese, and remaining chickpeas to remaining dressing in bowl and toss to coat well.
• Spread some chickpea purée on each pita, then mound salad on top.