Greek Chicken Pita Pocket
This Mediterranean Greek chicken pita pocket is a super healthy lunch idea plus its full of flavor!
Ingredients
For the Greek Chicken:
- 1 pound about 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For assembling the Pita Pockets:
- 4 whole wheat pita bread rounds
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce store-bought or homemade
Optional toppings;
- Sliced black olives chopped fresh parsley, sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the other ingredients for the pita pockets.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato, slice the red onion, crumble the feta cheese, and set aside.
- Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread rounds on the grill or in the oven according to package instructions.
- To assemble the pita pockets, open each warmed pita bread round and fill it with sliced grilled chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- You can add optional toppings such as sliced black olives, chopped fresh parsley, or sliced bell peppers.
- Serve the Greek Chicken Pita Pockets with a side salad or with hummus!
Notes
Nutritional Information (approximate, based on specific ingredients and quantities used): Calories: Approximately 500-600 calories per serving (1 pita pocket) Protein: Approximately 30-35 grams Fat: Approximately 15-20 grams Carbohydrates: Approximately 45-50 grams Fiber: Approximately 6-8 grams Try our pumpkin hummus with these pita pockets!