Best Middle Eastern Pita Sandwiches Recipes

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MIDDLE EASTERN GRILLED CHICKEN PITA SANDWICHES WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE



Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Mint Sauce image

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Poultry     Marinate     Yogurt     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the marinade
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
For the sauce
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, or to taste
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tomato, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly
6 whole-wheat pita loaves

Steps:

  • Make the marinade:
  • In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, the thyme, and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer in a large shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for at least 3 hours or, preferably overnight
  • Make the sauce:
  • In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the garlic paste, the lemon juice, the parsley, the mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • On an oiled grill set about 6 inches over glowing coals or in an oiled ridged grill pan set over moderately high eat grill the chicken (discard the marinade) turning it, for 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, in a skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened and lightly golden. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the tomato and the sesame seeds, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut it diagonally into thin slices. Cut off a small piece of each pita loaf to form an opening and heat the pita loaves on the grill, turning them once, for several seconds, or until they are just softened. Divide the chicken, the onion mixture, and the sauce among the pita loaves.

MIDDLE EASTERN PITA SANDWICHES



Middle Eastern Pita Sandwiches image

Make and share this Middle Eastern Pita Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley U

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 cup peeled and chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 (7 inch) pita bread rounds
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup thinly sliced radish
2 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients for hummus in the blender until smooth.
  • Combine the first 8 ingredients for the sandwich.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Spread 1/4 cup hummus on each pita round.
  • Sprinkle lettuce, radishes and olives across centers of pitas.
  • Top with tomato mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Roll up pitas; secure with wooden picks.

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